Spring

“Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone.” 
- Zechariah 10:1 NIV

Where Amy and I live, it looks like Spring has finally sprung…

Cars are covered with pollen. Folks are sneezing and wheezing and rubbing their reddened eyes.

Yet, at the same time, there is a sense of renewal that only Spring can bring. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and nesting, the sun seems to be shining brighter (and longer) and, at least at times, the bright blue sky is cloudless and the breeze is sweetly blowing.

Days like this were few and far between in the Winter. But in the Spring, despite the pollen, in spite of the Spring Showers that blow in from time to time, there is this sense of renewal, new life, a new day.

Similar to a life with Jesus. 

Renewal, new life, a new day. Sins forgiven and blown away by the breeze, washed a way by the redeeming showers. The sun shining and spurring rejuvenation. 

A new dawn. A new day. Jesus.

Let’s be reminded that His evidence surrounds us. The Spring serving as fingerprints of His creation… the multicolored flowers, blue sky and greening landscape evidence of His creativity… the sunshine a reminder of His life giving voice.

The Spring life reminding us of the joy of The Resurrection. Jesus leaving the tomb - Victorious! Arising as the flowers once again emerge from the ground.

He’s Not Dead - He is Risen! He Is Risen indeed!

His Spirit alive in all who believe. His evidence surrounding us as we live and breathe.

Keep The Faith… Carpe Diem

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” - Romans 1:20 NIV