The last week has been the most weather-related, eventful week we've ever seen in Ranger. The snow was awesome!
As I looked out over the countryside while driving around the morning we received the snow, my thoughts went where they always go when I witness snow-covered landscapes. The snow covers up and conceals all of the physical inconsistencies around us. An ugly field becomes beautiful when covered in a white blanket of snow. Even an ugly house looks better. Trash strewn about by animals, the wind, or uncaring human beings is hidden beneath the snow. The snow evens out everything making the world look consistent and in perfect harmony.
Just like that snow, the Bible tells us that the blood of Jesus covers a multitude of sins.
Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."
I'm thankful for the blood of Jesus Christ! But, something else came to mind as the snow in my front yard, and Savanna's first snowman, began to melt away. Just as the snow comes and makes everything beautiful, it's only for a short time. The snow comes and is beautiful, but just like sin, and the pleasures of it, the snow melts away.
Hebrews 11:25 tells us that Moses chose to suffer the afflictions of his people than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Sin looks good, and may be enjoyable to the flesh, for a little while, but when the fun is over, all that is ugly returns. The inconsistencies of life, the trash of the world, and the stark, worldly landscape all can be seen again. When the hangover is gone, and the effects of the drug have worn off, all of the problems and demons return bringing with them more hurt and more pain. Only God remains and is faithful when everything else is gone.
Maybe the next time you see snow, you'll think about what God allowed me to see this time!
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AMEN!
Excellent analogy!
I remember when I lived for a time in central Mo. the ice and snow would fall for weeks at a time. I would get outside at night and walk through the ice encrusted trees and snow covered fields. The one other thing I noticed was that all of the noises associated with people and the city were gone!
That muted, silent environment left an impression on me that lasts until this day.
So true! Thank you for reminding us again.
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