The Ultimate Tree

Trees have always been a big deal in the world and throughout history.  In the ancient world and throughout all of the religions, trees were highly symbolic.  They often represented what we call the “axis mundi” - the center of the world, the connection between heaven and earth.  So perhaps it is fitting that most families have a tree on display in their home during this Christmas season.  And under the tree, gifts.  You see, Christmas is really the celebration of the coming of the Son of God into this world, but not simply to have God show up, but to re-connect heaven and earth.  And under this ultimate “tree” (the cross) is the ultimate present: the salvation of God through Christ!!  

Sometimes, the story of God leaks out in our everyday routines, like putting up a Christmas tree to celebrate the birth of Christ.  Sometimes, we catch glimpses of God’s story even in the simplest of things…like a tree.