Smoke And Fire
The smoking pot represents the trials and refining process that Abraham and his descendants would undergo. The blazing torch furthermore, symbolizes the presence of God and His illumination of the path.
the ladder enigma
In the biblical narrative, Jacob's Ladder also serves as a powerful foreshadowing of the Messiah's coming from Heaven to Earth. In other words, the Most High descended to the lowest depths such that those in the lowest depths could ascend to the highest heights.
Why the nativity ?
“True joy and peace are like a kite, an opposing wind raises them higher. The true joy and peace in our lives is not what we receive, but what we leave for others!”
breaking through obstacles to gain peace
“All lessons in life will be repeated, until they are learned. The only difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones, is the way you use them!”