The Candy Cane Story

This time of year is beyond hectic and sometimes even a little sad. So I was pleasantly surprised when I actually stopped and then smiled recently when I was reminded of what it's all about when I read this in my children's goodie bag from a Christmas party. Hopefully you can pause and either read it for the first time or remember it and smile, either way, enjoy it...

The Candy Cane Story

A candy maker wanted to make a candy that would be a witness for his Saviour, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. He began with a stick of pure white hard candy, which symbolizes the Virgin Birth and sinless nature of Jesus. The hardness symbolizes the Solid Rock and firmness of the promises of God. He then formed the candy into a "J" for Jesus our Saviour (John 3:16-17) and the staff of our Good Shepherd. He stained it with three small, red stripes representing the scourging Jesus received prior to His crucifixion for our healing. He added one large red stripe to represent the shedding of His blood on the cross for our salvation.

* Remember this each time you see and eat this oh so very sweet treat! *

Merry Christmas to you and yours!