I love the fall. The air cools as the sun sets sooner allowing longer evenings and later mornings. Pumpkins line storefronts and porches as trees announce in brown, red, and gold "Fall has come! Make way for winter!" Today, I spent the afternoon helping a friend rake her yard in the wonderfully crisp fall air, that still felt warm somehow...seeing the beauty of The Creator in all that the late afternoon light touches. The changing of leaf colors, the smell of dry dust, leaves, and grass as the year comes to an end...all of this points to the Glory and power of God...more than that, it all points to the sovereignty and planning of our great orchestrator. In Sunday School this morning we talked about the plan of God...Romans 12:2 describes God's plan as the one that is good, pleasing and perfect...and as we see the seasons change, God allows us a window into His greater plan. Everything that matters has a beginning a middle and an end...Spring begins new life which flourishes into Summer. As Fall dawns, vibrant life begins to fade and rest. Winter throws a blanket of finality as life seems to stand still...and stop. All this, to set the stage for Spring to burst forth with glorious and triumphant fanfare!
The best part about all of this is that none of it surprises God. He has made it all and made it all good, with purpose. This is how He has made your situation...your season of life. whatever you're going through, no matter how big or small, good or bad...no matter how in control you feel...or not...God is in it, God is on it, and God is walking you through it!...Allow Him to work it!
