The Lowliest Tree

God’s love for the vulnerable is beautifully portrayed in the beloved animated classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. The climactic moment, when Linus walks into the spotlight with his blanket and recites part of Luke’s Gospel to explain the true meaning of Christmas, stands out in our memories. But it’s the entire arc of the story that powerfully demonstrates God’s love. In the Christmas play, Charlie Brown chooses the most scraggly, neglected tree, much to the dismay of his friends. In a…