The Snowman’s Story

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The Snowman’s Story

November 15, 2011 by Judy

Each Sunday my pastor gives a “happy” to anyone who searches for a mystery verse and finds it. A new verse without the reference is printed each week in our church bulletin. I’ve always been a lover of puzzles, and unless it slips my mind, I play. I try to determine which book the verse comes from by the wording. Sometimes I use my Strong’s to search key words. I usually read the whole chapter after I’ve located the verse…just because. This past week our verse was found in the book of Zechariah…chapter 9…verse 12. The “happy” for finding this verse was a snowman with a story to tell. Most of us have heard the legend of the candy cane, the dogwood, and the passion flower, but the Snowman’s story was new to me. I figured if it was unique to me, it may be to others. For that reason I am sharing…

The Meaning of the Snowman

The white snow represents God’s forgiveness of our sins.

The circular snowballs show the everlasting life God promises us.

The carrot nose shows us that God has given us the Earth and all living things.

The black coal mouth reminds us to give God praise.

The scarf keeps us warm just as God’s love does.

The top hat reminds us to honor God above all things.

The twig arms are open to hold us the way God does when we need Him.

And there you have it…the snowman’s story and a timely reminder of our Heavenly Father’s abounding love. I’ll never look at a snowman in the same way again.

Until next time…

For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth, likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.

Job 37:6

Posted in Churchy Things, Marvels of Nature, Show and Tell | 5 Comments

5 Responses

on November 16, 2011 at 8:54 am bunks

I hadn’t heard that one thanks for sharing Judy.
on November 16, 2011 at 5:20 pm Catherine Robertson

Judy, that is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for the cute, not so lame poem on my linens blog.

Cathy
on November 16, 2011 at 5:57 pm Judy

So glad to see you, Cathy. I truly do miss your linens. I hope it’s up and running again soon. I must have needed some sugar or something when I composed that little “poem”…It seemed like the right thing to do at the time. I’m glad you like the little snowman tale…I don’t guess you see too many snowmen out your way. See you on your blog again soon. oxo Judy
on November 20, 2011 at 1:53 pm Brenda

I collect snowmen. Thank you for the information!
on November 20, 2011 at 3:22 pm Judy

Brenda, you are so welcome. I “kind of” collect snowmen, too. Many of my Christmas decorations are snowmen. So…glad to see you. oxo Judy