Change of season

26  May 2011

Jeremiah 5:24 They do not say in their hearts, 'Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rain in its season, the autumn rain and the spring rain, and keeps for us the weeks appointed for the harvest.'

Winter has arrived in South Africa, waking up to snow, wind and bitter cold. Places like Kokstad icy cold, mountains covered in snow, here at Linga Longa the sky is blue with a breeze bringing leaves from trees, also very cold. Today gas sales for heaters will sky rocket, electricity will peak as people try to get their homes warm. Is it not marvellous how God placed everything in order, the seasons come when they should and it is good that winter is cold and summers are warm. That is the way God planned it.

So when we look at ourselves we need to also understand that we have seasons in our lives and to enjoy the season that we are in. We do not wear winter clothes in summer, and summer sheets in winter, we need to be able to recognise our season and enjoy it. So often we try to be fashionable in the wrong season and then find we just do not fit. When we understand the season we are in then we are actually able to live it accordingly and enjoy it for what it is. In South Africa today it is a time to find a blanket, snuggle around a fire, read a book, cup of something warm, slab of chocolate and enjoy. But do not try this in Germany or England today, it may just be a bit to warm!

Be encouraged today to enjoy your season.

David

Point to ponder: Be content in your season.

Question to consider: Have you recognised what season you are in?

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