Even though we are having what I call a slow spring, we really are getting away from winter. It’s just not as quick as we all want it to happen. Saturday was a bit confusing in that we had enough snow fall to cause snow banks in the ditches of a country road I drove down. That was after days in the 70’s and sun and the golf course opening up here in town. Then the blizzard of Saturday morning showed up.
Even though it is slow in coming, there are signs of spring. In my front yard the new grass is growing. Last summer was a season of mud and dust as they rebuilt our street. The project included new water and sewer lines. New gas lines and storm drains were thrown in. Then it was new curb and gutter, with the final task new blacktop. And, I can’t forget the new sidewalk they put down in my front yard. That caused them to have to plant new grass. They didn’t get to planting grass till it was about to snow, so it never grew last fall. Now, some of it is trying to show itself.
Spring is a time of new life. The robins are back, flowers are popping up. Life is a gift from God and we are reminded of that every spring. As dead and desolate as things may look in winter, spring gives new life. There is something special about the many shades of green we see in the spring.
Spring is a reminder of the new life Jesus gives. I just had an e mail from the pastor who organized the trip to Israel I took in 2000. He said he’s going back in a few weeks. I have to admit a twinge of jealousy, as I would love to go back there. It was there we sat in a garden and looked at an empty tomb. It was empty because Jesus came back to life. For a few days His followers thought it was “winter”, but then they had the proof of Jesus and His resurrection. Then they celebrated the new life - He’s Alive!!!!!!!!!
This winter was a long one - but Spring comes every year.
Your life and struggles may seem long - but Jesus gives life to all who receive Him.
