"Then God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night. They will serve as signs for festivals and for days and years. They will be lights in the expanse of the sky to provide light on the earth.' And it was so" (Genesis 1:14-15, HCSB). As I read the first chapter of Genesis, the description of how God created lights to mark times for festivals as we approach spring stands out to me. Yesterday, I felt flooded in awe by the gorgeous weather that came to Louisville! It surprised me, since it has mostly been cold throughout the past couple of months. The sunny weather invited me to play all day outside. Praise God that He has made such an earth that He still cares for today!
Why did He create such seasons? In verses 29-30 of Genesis 1, the text describes how what is on earth is meant to feed us. If we keep note of the changing seasons, we can be able to foretell when foods are ready to be cultivated and when they are ready for harvest. I think that our wise Creator wants us to see these things.
I pray that as we watch the season change into spring, we are reminded of the unmatchable beauty of our Divine Savior. Praise the Lord that His character is dependable like the morning light. He loves us beyond compare, and He grants us grace when we ask, no matter how we have faltered. He brings genuine, lasting beauty to our lives as He leads.
"Hail Gladdening Light" song clip by David Crowder Band on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueUN_hJMKCg
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