He made the moon for the seasons; The sun knows the place of its setting. Psalm 104:19
As I have grown older, it has occurred to me that I am a big fan of seasons. I often thank the Lord for allowing me to live in a place where we get to experience, if only briefly in some cases, the wondrous blessings of nature’s seasons. My daughter and I were talking about this the other day as we both looked forward to some cooler weather. My explanation about my feelings went something like this; “When it’s really hot outside, I so look forward to the coolness of fall. And when it’s really cold outside, I can’t seem to wait for spring to warm us up again. It seems like I am never happy!”
As we worked through our mutual longing for summer to give way to fall it occurred to me what a wonderful rhythm God has given us in nature. The trick it seems is in learning to enjoy where you are (hot, humid) while simultaneously knowing that cooler weather is on the way bringing the refreshing change we long for.
Looking back on my observations about the seasons, I begin to think that what I like most about them is the fact that they do change. In my own estimation, I would go crazy without the variety that we experience in this part of the country. Just 6 months ago, we were snowed in for 5 straight days!
One of the greatest promises of God is His promise
to change those who call upon His name.
to change those who call upon His name.
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Becoming a new creature means that through God’s power we are changed. And much like the observation that humans are powerless to bring about changes in the seasons, it is also accurate to observe that we are equally powerless to bring about change in ourselves. It is God that changes the hearts of men.
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Maybe as this long hot summer is winding down you find yourself longing for some changes to occur in your own life. You look in the mirror and long for God to bring about some transformations in your own spirit. If so, here are a couple of good places to start.
1) Read the Almanac (Bible)
We look to meteorologists and farmers almanacs to tell us about the coming weather, when really only God knows what tomorrow holds. Scripture promises transformation to those who choose to renew their minds through the promises of Scripture. (Romans 12:2) A new season of growth awaits all who are willing to dust off their Bibles and take in the bounty that the Lord has waiting for them.
2) Pray for Rain
9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. 10 “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; 11 So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:9-11
Friend, our Father has a great desire to bring you into a marvelous state of spiritual transformation. Just as the coldest winter gives way to the beauty of spring, the Lord’s desire for all of his children is to be transformed more and more into His likeness every day. Take hold of those promises and LIVE! Really, really live the life He has waiting for you.
Scripture to Claim:
You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11
