It wasn’t until about the nineteenth century that we find Christianity absorbing the bright, cheery symbolism of the Christmas tree. The Christians had long held the fir as a symbol of the Tree of Life.
Early Christians knew their symbolism well, as they added candles and apples to their Christmas firs. These candles represented the light of Christ. The apples symbolized knowledge which spawned man’s original sin according to Christian belief.
Here we see the light of Christ forgiving the “fall of man” within the symbol of the Christmas tree.
Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
The wreath has significant meaning for the season. It’s circular shape represents eternity, for it has no beginning and no end.
For a Christian, it represents an unending circle of life. The evergreen, most frequently used in making wreathes, symbolizes growth and everlasting life.
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. I and my Father are one. John 10:28-30
Christian, we have the answer to the question, “What can a person do to have everlasting life?”
It is the gospel, Jesus died on the cross, was buried and 3 days later He arose. He was the sacrifice for our sins. Accept Him and you will have eternal life.
Are you telling others of this wonderful news?
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
A girl came up to the SOS Events booth in Indiana and said, “This is the place where you get 2 birthdays.” “Yes, said the person that was showing the display with the “3 Things God Can Not Do.” Are you 50, 75 or 100% sure if you died today you would go to Heaven?” She answered, “I’m 100% sure.”
“How about your friend?”
The friend was not sure but wanted to be, so they went back and sat down at one of the soul winning tables.
After the young man prayed to receive Christ, the girl said, “Tomorrow is my spiritual birthday. Last year in this booth I was born again. I have 2 birthdays.”
What a blessing. When people come back after a year or more and confirm their faith, and to know that God uses ordinary people who partner with SOS to win people to the Lord.
SOS can use people in all areas of the USA and beyond. Come join us.
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. John 3:7
Carolyn Curtis is looking forward to new babies joining the family soon. Three are three due this month and two more in the near future. It is always exciting to see a new baby born.
We pray for those little ones and trust they will grow strong and will have a wonderful future, but we do not know what I will happen in their lives.
Another joy is when we see people being born again. we do know the future of these new baby Christina. They will have eternal life and spend eternity with their Savior, Jesus.
They need prayer also. Just as a baby grows and faces struggles in life, the new believer also has struggles.
We can pray for our new family members but do not forget the new Christians also.
All these people are going in the wrong direction. 50 years ago today a crowd of 600,00 people went to a rock concert in Watkins Glen, NY. Most of them, if not all, were going to an event not realizing that they were going to a place that could not help them find the way to eternal life.
There is only one way to spend eternity in Heaven.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
Jesus taken down from the cross. Joseph of Arimathaea took His body and laid Him in a tomb that was carved out of a rock. A great stone was rolled over the door.
The disciples had scattered, the women wept, it seemed all was lost. The One who all thought would be King was dead.
The chief priest came to Pilate for fear Jesus body would be stolen. Pilate sent soldiers to seal the tomb and watch.
Fear, disappointment and grief. Jesus has died.
Maybe you feel no hope! There is good news. Jesus did not stay in that tomb. On the third day He rose from the dead.
Jesus did all of that for you and me. Eternal Life! That is why Jesus died and rose again.
Zack Godwin, SOS Events Leader on the Alabama team went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening.
He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. Zack will be missed by all who knew him. His family will appreciate prayers at this time.
The one thing we can be sure of is that we will see him again. Jesus gave us the assurance of eternal life through his death on the cross. One day we will be reunited with our loved ones who have trusted Jesus as their Savior.
John 11:25 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
It wasn’t until about the nineteenth century that we find Christianity absorbing the bright, cheery symbolism of the Christmas tree. The Christians had long held the fir as a symbol of the Tree of Life.
Early Christians knew their symbolism well, as they added candles and apples to their Christmas firs. These candles represented the light of Christ. The apples symbolized knowledge which spawned man’s original sin according to Christian belief.
Here we see the light of Christ forgiving the “fall of man” within the symbol of the Christmas tree.
Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Center for Evangelists 
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