ENJOY THE SEASON

Over the last few days it has been snowing in various parts of the country; the South has had their share as well as the Northeast part of the nation. As I was looking at the snow and feeling the chill and getting sliced by the “bite” in the air, I began to wonder why we were having all of this unique weather. The more I thought I went from wondering to celebrating. You see, each season has everything to do with the next season. The bitter cold of the Winter kills off the bugs of the past season and gives the ground an opportunity to start all over again. This reminds me of the grace of God. When we get honest with ourselves and expose our sin before God, it initially feels cold and it bites to the core…just like the winds of winter. But after we endure the bite of judgment, God then reveals His unforgettable love…like the warm sunshine of Spring. When we expose ourselves and get “gut-level” honest with God, then He is able to deal with the “bugs” of our sin. So instead of getting mad, “count it all joy” (James chapter 1) and get ready. The cold of Winter just prepares us for the beauty of Spring. So no matter what season you are in God is still working out for our good. Enjoy the seasons….they are ordered by God.