The Candy Cane

A candy cane is more meaningful than just a sweet at Christmas....

It can remind us of Jesus.
Its shape is like a shepherd's staff.

Its wide red stripes remind us that Jesus shed his blood for our sins.

Its narrow red stripes reminds us that
"by His stripes we are healed"(Isaiah 53:5).

Its white stripes stands for purity - by his death we were made pure.
The peppermint flavor is similar to hyssop, which was used in Biblical times for purification. (Psalms 51:7)

Its taste is sweet, as it is sweet to walk with Jesus.

Turn the candy cane upside down -- it becomes "J" for Jesus.