If we look, we can find beauty in every season.
We had an early cold snap this past week. We went from temperatures in the 80’s over the weekend to below freezing temperatures in the span of just a few days. That’s really unusual for us in the Peach state. I have never been a fan of cold weather and if it’s below 70 degrees, I’m cold.
Yesterday, I was sitting at my desk, slightly annoyed that I was having to wear a jacket because the thermostat in my office, refused to bend to my will, when the sun began streaming through my window onto my face.
I felt the warmth immediately and as I turned towards the warmth and light, I took the time to examine the leaves on the big Dogwood tree growing outside my window. The green was turning to red in a process that only God can orchestrate, and His artistry made me smile.
I immediately remembered enjoying its beautiful white blooms in the spring and being thankful for the beauty of that season.
As I admired the leaves, I was reminded that we worship a God of order, not chaos and that there is beauty in every season.
The Bible tells us, “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22.
While we may have unexpected cold snaps and heat waves, the God of order created distinct seasons that we can count on and while we may prefer one season over another, there is beauty in all seasons. From the flowers in the spring, to the greenery and fruit in summer, to the leaves of fall and the snow of winter, if we look, we can always find beauty in creation.
There’s no way that this beauty is a coincidence. Walking with God has taught me that He is an intentional God not a God of happenstance or whims. When I embrace that notion, I am filled with gratitude.
When God created the earth, He knew full well that humanity would need to know when to plant and harvest even before Adam and Even decided to listen to the lies of Satan. Although man was cast out of the garden, God made a way for us to grow what we needed to eat and seasons to guide the way. In those seasons, He intentionally created points of beauty.
In some seasons the beauty is abundant and in others we have to intentionally seek it, but it’s always there, just as God is. A Dogwood tree reminded me. Perhaps you needed reminding too.
Have an awesome day!
Wendy 😊