THE BLUE TREE

This afternoon Ian and I went out for a coffee.It was fairly near closing time,so everywhere was quiet.As we walked past the deserted shop fronts, we noticed a huge tree outside a restaurant,completely covered in blue lights.We'd never seen Christmas portrayed in blue before and it caught both our eyes immediately.It was so beautiful,yet mysteriously cold and somewhat poignant,pointing up into the dark night sky.I began to think that Christmas can be so sad for many people for a variety of reasons.They must feel alone and blue,just like the huge tree standing apart,amidst the dazzling,glittering ,warm and inviting shop fronts all calling out for my attention.I know what it feels like to be blue at Christmas.We've lost three of our parents over the last few years and so there's been no cards sent and fewer seats have been filled around the table on Christmas Day.But, we're blessed tonight to know that Jesus brings hope for us all at Christmas,no matter what our circumstance.Only He can stop us from feeling blue.