Several weeks ago, we had the greatest snowfall that I have seen since moving to Kingman ten years ago. With as much as sixteen inches of snow recorded, the temperatures dropped accordingly. The fresh, brilliant white snow brought a cleanness that was undisturbed for a short amount of time. Its beauty was unparalleled.
But as the weeks have passed, so has the winter weather, and the trees began to bud, and flowers to bloom. To look at things as they are today, you would never know that our Kingman weather was the harshest in forty years.
Seasons come and go, and I am certain that the mild days of spring will turn to the hot days of summer; days for which we will be longing for winter, all over again.
The changing of the seasons reminds me of the many seasons of life. We go through the adverse winters, but then comes the spring to make all things new. The seeming death of winter gives way to life with every tree that puts on new leaves, and with every flower that blooms. No season lasts forever; neither shall the winters of such things as sickness, doubts, discouragement or despair.
Revelation 21:5 tells us in part, as God speaks of a new heaven and a new earth, “Behold, I will make all things new.” I believe it is safe to say that even though God is speaking of the days following the Great White Throne Judgment, we can make a spiritual application that applies to everyday life.
The psalmist spoke of the pain of guilt because of sin. He wrote in Psalm 30:5a “Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” Again, another spiritual application is this: No matter how difficult and painful life’s adversities may be, circumstances will change, and our sorrow will be turned to laughter.
Some of you reading this article may be in one of those “adverse seasons of life.” The barrenness of winter or the darkness of night may test you; leaving you discouraged, uncertain and afraid. “Hope thou in God…,” and “Cast every care upon Him, for He cares for you.” He is faithful who has promised, “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.”
May you be encouraged today with the understanding that God loves you, and He cares for you more than you will ever know. “Trust Him, be of good courage, and He will strengthen your heart.” – Pastor Jerry L. Dunn, Oak Street Baptist Church
