Christmas Carol is a timeless, holiday favorite telling of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge. But did you know the author wrote the story to bring people closer to Jesus?
When Jacob Marley was alive, he was consumed with making money. But when his ghost visited his partner, Scrooge, he was bound in chains – symbolizing his guilt and shame.
Ebenezer Scrooge is known for his cold heart, but when he met the ghosts of Christmas, he was forever changed. In the same way, we can’t make our hearts pure on our own. True change comes through the perfect work of Christ.
Scrooge was scared of the future he was shown in A Christmas Carol. And this fear led to a dramatic conversion. In the same way, it’s a good for us to fear the Lord and realize we need to be saved.
Scrooge heard the church bells on Christmas morning and realized he had a second chance in life and turned to Christ. This is the heart of the Christmas message that brings good news of joy to all.