Tied to Advent, the Third Part (Luke 2:1-2)

In 2013 I received 2 ties: one from all three girls and one just from Sarah-Grace. 11-year-old Sarah-Grace made me a cow because cows were her favourite animal and because she loved me, she gave me her favourite just as God gave us His favourite, His One and Only Son, on Christmas.

The other tie I received in 2013 which was made by my daughters is of a shepherd and a sheep. The sheep’s body is the print of my bottom on my three-year-old Heather’s palm. This tie references John 10:14-15, where it is recorded: “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

Next in 2015 we have a picture of a lamb outside of Jerusalem reminding us that Jesus is the Lamb of God and that as, as Revelation records, He is coming back with the new Jerusalem. This is ultimately what we are all waiting for even today – in Advent and always – Christ’s triumphant return.

Next, we have a reindeer and a Christmas tree. The words Feliz Navidad are written here. These words remind us of Iris, a friend of ours from when we served in Toronto. She was our corps administrator and more. She was from Latin America and was a faithful servant of God. She received her Promotion to Glory during Advent, one Christmas, while we were in Toronto.

2017’s tie says ‘Joy’. Joy is one of the candles that we often light during Advent. You will most likely see me wear this tie on that day. Beside the word ‘Joy’ is an Angel and beneath it is the earth harkening us to remember the good tidings of great joy that the Angels brought to the whole world. Joy to the World.

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