Jeremiah 10:3 “For the practices of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel.”
This weekend, for the first time in my memory, we went to a tree farm to select our Christmas tree. Yesterday, we brought it in, set it up, put lights on, placed the angel on the top, and began placing ornaments. It was an activity of both nostalgia—reminiscing about all the ornaments and their origins—and anticipation—preparing our home and our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Jeremiah 10:4 “They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter.”
As I read this chapter of Jeremiah, Romans 8:28 came to mind: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” The presence of the Christmas tree in so many homes as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christ’s birth seems a perfect example of this verse in action.
Jeremiah 10:5a “Like a scarecrow in a cucumber field, their idols cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk.”
Lord, Thank You that You can and will and do use all things for our good and Your glory. Thank You for this season of Advent and the ability to prepare our hearts and our homes for Jesus. Be with us in this season of anticipation. Draw us closer. Amen.
Jeremiah 10:5b “…Do not fear them; they can do no harm nor can they do any good.”
Have a blessed day.