It's been such a peaceful and pleasant afternoon. I'm having a nice day admiring God's creation. My bedroom window is open, because the weather is cloudy but cool. There's just enough of a breeze for the trees to praise the Lord with their branches. On a recent trip to Kroger, I took a picture of the hydrangea pots and, just today, I put that photograph on my computer. Like the daffodils that welcome in Springtime, I believe hydrangeas use their blossoms to "wave" goodbye to Summer.
With the beauty of today, it's hard to believe that Fall is just around the corner. In a month, the trees will begin shedding their leaves. Squirrels and other furry friends will search for the perfect home to use during the cold months of Winter. Little girls and boys will wear sweaters when they frolic on the playground. As I reflected on God's creation this afternoon, I was reminded of the Bible verses that say, "For all men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of the Lord stands forever" (1 Peter 1:24-25a).
The earthly examples of God's creation resemble what the Lord does in the lives of those who follow Him. Even though the seasons of our lives change, God's Word stays the same. We can rely on God's Word when the beauty of our present season has changed to the cold unknowns of Winter. If we let Him, God will hide us until the storms have passed. During that dark season, God will "grow" us ever so slowly but consistently. Finally, when the time is right, Springtime will bring forth His new creation in beautiful colors of perseverance, resolve, patience, hope, strength, and joy. While others marvel at the Lord's workmanship, we can simply enjoy another season of rest.
With the beauty of today, it's hard to believe that Fall is just around the corner. In a month, the trees will begin shedding their leaves. Squirrels and other furry friends will search for the perfect home to use during the cold months of Winter. Little girls and boys will wear sweaters when they frolic on the playground. As I reflected on God's creation this afternoon, I was reminded of the Bible verses that say, "For all men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of the Lord stands forever" (1 Peter 1:24-25a).
The earthly examples of God's creation resemble what the Lord does in the lives of those who follow Him. Even though the seasons of our lives change, God's Word stays the same. We can rely on God's Word when the beauty of our present season has changed to the cold unknowns of Winter. If we let Him, God will hide us until the storms have passed. During that dark season, God will "grow" us ever so slowly but consistently. Finally, when the time is right, Springtime will bring forth His new creation in beautiful colors of perseverance, resolve, patience, hope, strength, and joy. While others marvel at the Lord's workmanship, we can simply enjoy another season of rest.
