CHANGING LEAVES & CHRISTIANS
As autumn approaches, many of us welcome the cooler temperatures (just ask my wife) and the changing of the seasons. This reminds us of God’s assurance to Noah, “While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, and day and night Shall not cease” (Gen. 8:22).
Along with the changing weather comes the stunning magnificence of autumn colors. We marvel at the bright reds, oranges, yellows, and all hues in between as the trees prepare for the approaching winter.
As you know, the changing seasons are part of God’s marvelous plan, previously referenced in Genesis 8. During the summer, these same leaves provide oxygen for us to breathe, along with shade from the heat. But as they progress through their cycle, the leaves change color, fade, fall, and eventually decay back into the earth. Come spring, we anticipate the arrival of countless green buds appearing on the bare trees.
Consider how our lives correspond to this cycle. While young, we are typically active, energetic and productive. As the years pass, changes begin to occur in our stamina, productivity and appearance. In time, we arrive at our final days, followed by our bodies being laid to rest in the soil. But not forever. Jesus assured us that “the hour is coming when all that are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth-- those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation” (John 5:28-29).
Whatever “season” you find yourself in today, be thankful to God that you are still alive. And when the time comes for the body of a faithful Christian to “fall from the tree”, a glorious, eternal spring awaits in heaven!
Live for the Lord in 2024!
Dennis
As autumn approaches, many of us welcome the cooler temperatures (just ask my wife) and the changing of the seasons. This reminds us of God’s assurance to Noah, “While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, and day and night Shall not cease” (Gen. 8:22).
Along with the changing weather comes the stunning magnificence of autumn colors. We marvel at the bright reds, oranges, yellows, and all hues in between as the trees prepare for the approaching winter.
As you know, the changing seasons are part of God’s marvelous plan, previously referenced in Genesis 8. During the summer, these same leaves provide oxygen for us to breathe, along with shade from the heat. But as they progress through their cycle, the leaves change color, fade, fall, and eventually decay back into the earth. Come spring, we anticipate the arrival of countless green buds appearing on the bare trees.
Consider how our lives correspond to this cycle. While young, we are typically active, energetic and productive. As the years pass, changes begin to occur in our stamina, productivity and appearance. In time, we arrive at our final days, followed by our bodies being laid to rest in the soil. But not forever. Jesus assured us that “the hour is coming when all that are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth-- those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation” (John 5:28-29).
Whatever “season” you find yourself in today, be thankful to God that you are still alive. And when the time comes for the body of a faithful Christian to “fall from the tree”, a glorious, eternal spring awaits in heaven!
Live for the Lord in 2024!
Dennis
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