I am currently under the nearly hypnotic spell of new-fallen snow! From the start, I’ll confess that I love looking at the snow through the windows, but I strongly dislike being in the snow. (Hate is such a cruel-sounding word to use for something so beautiful, but it’s probably more nearly accurate than strongly dislike.)
It covers the dark brown, “dead” grass, making it no longer visible and allowing it to no longer be a reminder to all who see it that growth has ceased. In fact, it not only covers what is no longer thriving, it works its way down into the soil, renewing the ability for growth, bringing hope of new or revived life.
This is precisely what God’s grace does! It covers what is spiritually lifeless because of selfish choices and sinful actions, works its way into the heart of the believer, and brings about a renewal of hope!
There is a cozy feeling about looking out at the snow from behind the glass that separates the cold from the security of a warm home. And there is an even greater sense of security and hope that comes when I see that snow as a visual reminder of God’s fresh blanket of grace!
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“This is precisely what God’s grace does! It covers what is spiritually lifeless because of selfish choices and sinful actions, works its way into the heart of the believer, and brings about a renewal of hope!”
Thank you for this post. But let’s not forget that we must do our part. And that involves more than hope…it involves obedience and trusting in God’s word and that He meant everything He spoke.
God bless you and have a wonderful year.