The snow continued to gently fall, mounting higher and higher, causing
the earth to appear unsullied, freshly created. As its abundance grew
the winter sport enthusiasts busied themselves hauling out snow
machines, snow shoes and cross country skis, parkas, toques, boots and
mitts in preparation for a winter of fun filled enjoyment. Within a few
days however a warm spell descended and their hopes and dreams had
melted away.
The melting away of earthly treasures can be very
similar to the melting away of snow. One moment we can be enjoying a
fine home, a great job, a wonderful family, good health, money in the
bank and then it's suddenly gone. The economy takes a down turn, the
firm cuts back, the marriage dissolves, loved ones die, a hidden ailment
surfaces, the cash flow dwindles then trickles to a halt. And when these
things happen what is our response? Do we sin and charge God with what
we believe is wrong doing toward us, or like Job do we progress through
a period of grief with all its confusion, denial, emptiness and tears
yet in the end still praise the name of the LORD?
Yes, snow comes
and snow goes and so do the treasures of this life. Yet amidst the
mounting ups and the melting downs of our life's experiences may we
always choose to remember as the writer of Hebrews has penned, Jesus
Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever , He will never leave
us nor forsake us, so we can say with confidence, the Lord is my helper;
I will not be afraid.
I will not sin against him by charging him
with wrongdoing but shall continue to place my confidence and hope in
the LORD, the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth who
gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak, for
"those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on
wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and
not be faint." (Isaiah 40: 28,29,31 NIV)
Prayer: Father God
strengthen our faith day by day so that we may always be able, like Job,
to utter with all sincerity: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and
naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the
name of the LORD be praised." In Christ's name we pray. Amen.
Lynne Phipps
Please contact me here
Atlin, BC
The Snow
Today's Bible Verse:
"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will
depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the
LORD be praised. In all this Job did not sin by charging God with wrong
doing." (Job 1:21-22)
The Snow
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