God, my Renewer
The Readers’ Digest tells us that the colors most associated with Christmas are red and green.
These colors have over time gained symbolic significance. Red being the color of blood, has been used to symbolize sacrifice, strength, and passion. Green symbolizes new beginnings, renewal, healing, growth, and abundance. White is symbolic of perfection and purity for almost all world religions— so says Wikipedia.
Interestingly, these three colors are in the poinsettia which decorates most homes in the Christmas season. The poinsettia’s green stems and red leaves when broken, bleed white! In addition, come spring, these red leaves turn green. The poinsettia tells the spiritual story of sacrifice, rebirth, purity, and abundance!
The Bible tells us that through Christ’s sacrifice and blood we may enjoy a new beginning, purity and an abundant life.
It is interesting that most people choose red as their decoration and dress for Christmas celebrations. Knowingly or unknowingly, at Christmas we celebrate the sacrificial gift of Christ, and the opportunity for the new beginning and perfection that He offers.
Dear Lord, Thank You for Your sacrifice and shed blood for me. Help me to purposefully accept this Gift and to daily walk in the peace that Your presence brings. Amen
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