Wrapping My Tree with Jesus
It is an annual tradition around here that comes in 3’s and in this order…
1. Thanksgiving
2. Iron Bowl (Alabama Vs. Auburn)
3. Christmas Decorating
Thanksgiving is always wrapped up with tables full of cornbread dressing, turkey, Mawmaw’s famous fried okra, and a plethora of desserts. This year, the Iron Bowl was wrapped in crimson and white. Wow what a game! And finally, my Christmas tree is wrapped in the names of Jesus.
It wasn’t something I planned. The purchase of the ribbon was pretty impulsive actually – I grabbed 3 rolls on my way out of Hobby Lobby. I liked the color and the gold print on it. But as I started wrapping my tree in it, I noticed what it actually said.
“Emmanuel, Prince of Peace, Holy One, Shepherd, The Son of Man, Savior, Bread of Life, Lamb of God”
I don’t even know how to explain it. As I went round and round my tree with the ribbon, I got holy “heebie jeebies” with each unveiling of a different name of Jesus.
As I ponder these names, the one that is speaking most clearly to me now is Savior. Jesus declared His divine purpose on earth…”For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10.
In Luke 1:46-55, Mary broke out into an amazing praise session to God called the Magnificat after learning she was carrying the Savior of the world. In verse 47 she says “my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior”.
I want to be Mary-minded this season. I want to remember the feeling of wrapping my tree with the names of Jesus. Most importantly, I want to wrap my Christmas season – not just my tree – in all of the names of Jesus.
definately Saviour ( with a u) the U stands for if you know me then u are my child. I am so thankful Jesus is my Saviour and I can celebrate His birthday with all the love and joy my heart can hold. Thankful that I can tell others U too can be a child of the King! Wishing U all a very Merry Christmas!
Amen! Thanks for sharing!