By Andy Kahle

What do snowflakes have to do with Christmas? Well, nothing in the truest sense. However, as I think about it, perhaps WE are somewhat like snowflakes and in our personal ‘snowstorms’, we might actually miss seeing the ‘snowflakes.’

What is a snowflake? A snowflake is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, and it is the ice that makes a snowflake as it collects around a floating particle of dust. The dust may be microscopic; but it needs to be there for the snowflake to form. Each snowflake has six points, yet no two snowflakes are the same; they come in different shapes and sizes: each one unique.

A snowflake is another sign of God’s wonderful creation!  Each one of us is unique, specially handcrafted by God. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of earth, your eyes saw my unformed body.” Psalm 139:13-16.

We are loved by God, so much that he sent Jesus as a tiny baby at Christmas as our Saviour from sin. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:1.

Because of His suffering we are forgiven, and are made clean, and white as snow. “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18. That is the meaning of Christmas, and that is the reason for the season: that is why we celebrate.

Sadly, just as snowflakes can turn into a blizzard, we too can lose sight of Christ and so often Christmas is turned into the biggest storm of the year. Throughout the month of December, Keep Christ foremost in your celebrations and remember that God is present in all the ‘snowstorms’ of our lives, and he will see us through. Snowflakes are formed because of a speck of dust, an imperfection. So imperfections in our lives may be a catalyst or turning point that brings about a change. Perhaps a job loss, an accident or illness, although initially devastating, can actually turn out to be a blessing.

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10.

Merry Christmas!

Pastor Andy Kahle
St Johns Lutheran Church Williams Lake

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