The Rose Jesse Tree Ornament

Our church has been holding wonderful "Fun with Felt" craft nights, and at the last one I took the opportunity to start our Jesse tree decorations! I am happy with the rose I was able to create with the materials provided, and think it looks quite similar to an opened rose like this one . . . 

 

I felt deflated, though, when I got home and looked up the passage that is suggested for use with the rose ornament. Isaiah 9:2 -7 doesn't seem to have much to do with roses! What do you think? The only thing I thought of is that perhaps we could talk about the way flowers die quickly but Jesus' government will have no end.