As I sat in my chair overlooking the water the word "symphony" popped into my head. Yes, our walk with the Lord plays out like a symphony. There are highs and lows. There are beautiful melodies and awful ones. The final product is a glorious chorus of our life. Our song. Our symphony.
Along that note (Ha! see what I did there?) it occurred to me how brilliantly the Lord has orchestrated His life with ours. The seasons. I truly had never thought about it before. Let me explain. Jesus was born for us. In December we celebrate, decorate, serve, visit, cherish and love in His honor. We sing of His Glory. We anticipate His arrival. Once He arrives? We take down, pack up and put away.
Historically, depending on your neck of the woods, we hibernate in January and February. We cozy up our homes. We have shorter days. We read. We reflect. We plan. We organize. We wait for the arrival of longer days and warmer weather. We prepare.
Following Jesus' birth there is very little documented. We
know he stayed close to home. We know he was a carpenter. We assume he spent the early years studying his craft. It is most probable He was waiting for the Lord to tell him to go. Preparing for the ministry that changed hearts, minds, the world, and human history.
For us, after Jesus birth we anticipate the end of winter. As the flowers begin to bud, the days become warmer and longer. We begin to anticipate Easter and His resurrection. Just as the dogwoods, azaleas, roses, tulips and geraniums burst forth in an orchestrated sea of color? Jesus bursts forth from the grave. His resurrection brings new life to our souls. The world is singing "Hallelujah! He has risen!"
Spring turns into summer. We relish in outdoors activities. We savor the beauty of the season. We thank Him for crashing waves and the misty mountain mornings. We are alive in His glorious chorus of our beautiful season.
And just like that the stanza changes. It is fall. The days are cooler and become shorter. School resumes. Bible studies reconvene. Civic clubs, supper clubs, sports, and church bazaars resume. Once again we find ourselves reflecting and preparing for the new coming season.
Don't you find that magnificent? How precious of Him! He has written us a symphony! He has intertwined His life into our earthly seasons. I absolutely adore that.
This winter season wrap yourself warmly in Him. Hibernate with Him. Cuddle into your favorite chair with Him. Fall in love with Him. Listen to His voice. Appreciate the symphony He is composing seamlessly just for you.
"walk in a manner worthy of the Lord"-Colossians 1:10
