Empowered Bible Studies: Candy Cane Represents Christ

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Candy Cane Represents Christ

As we count down the days to Christmas, our next focus is on the Candy Cane. What better representation of Christ in Christmas than the Candy Cane. It is a staple in our house.

Hard candy because Christ is the Rock of Ages; shaped so that it would resemble a 'J' for Jesus or turn it the other way and it is the Shepherd's staff. It is white to represent the purity of Christ, the red stripe was added to represent the blood Christ shed for the sins of the world. The flavor of peppermint is similar to hyssop, which was used in the Old Testament for purification and sacrifice. Now of course, this is not fact, the candy cane was not necessarily made with this in mind but what harm is there in seeing Christ in a candy cane.

Hebrews 12:2a 'Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith'.

This Christmas season let us keep our focus on Christ and as you see a Candy Cane, remember the message: Jesus is the Christ!