Posted by Chuck Gibson | Dec 25, 2021 | FEATURES | 0 |
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: By Chuck Gibson from an anonymous source
LOVELAND, OH (December 25, 2021) – According to legend, there was a candy maker who wanted to invent a candy that was witness to Christ.
Candy canes with the additional green stripe & bound together by a bow (Photo Chuck Gibson)
First, he used a hard candy because Christ is the Rock of Ages. This hard candy was shaped so it would resemble a “J” for Jesus or, turned upside down, a shepherd’s staff. He made it white to represent the purity of Christ.
Finally, a red stripe was added to represent the blood Christ shed for the sins of the world, and three thinner red stripes for the stripes He received on our behalf when the Roman soldiers whipped Him. Sometimes a green stripe is added as a reminder Jesus is a gift from God.
The flavor of the candy cane is peppermint, which is similar to hyssop. Hyssop is a mint that was used in the Old Testament for purification and sacrifice. Jesus is the pure Lamb of God Who came to be a sacrifice for the sins of the world.
So, every time you see a candy cane, remember the message of the candy maker: Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, is the sinless rock of ages who suffered and died for our sins.
Candy cane in the form of a “J” for Jesus (Photo Chuck Gibson)
Candy cane flipped up to form the shepherd’s hook (Photo Chuck Gibson)
A CANDY CANE POEM YOU:
Jesus, Gentle Shepherd. This cane of red and white
Proclaims the sweet love story, Born on Christmas night.
This cane, you see, When turned around Begins your name of Love
And now becomes a symbol Of Peace proclaimed above.
This lively peppermint flavor is the regal gift of spice
The white is Your purity and the red Your sacrifice
And so this cane reminds us of just how much You care
And like Your Christmas gift to us, It’s meant for all to share.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
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