Snow

Yup, it caused the retreat I was facilitating to be canceled. L

Yup, it affected the seminar I was attending this week. L

Yup, driving was not fun. L

Yup, I spent a couple of hours shoveling it today. L (Maybe that’s a “J”; think about the calories burned.  J)

And, it is a wonderful and beautiful reminder of God’s handiwork. J

“For as the rain and snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty; but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”  Isaiah 55:10 and 11

And, it is a wonderful and beautiful reminder of God’s plan. J

The snow did indeed come down from heaven for two days where I live in Colorado leaving about 20” of visible, beautiful white moisture—much needed moisture—reminding me of God caring for His earth; because of the moisture, I anticipate wildflowers this summer.

The visible snow also reminds me of our invisible God and His purposes—purposes beyond watering the earth—the words He speaks have purpose—purposes that will be accomplished. Questions pop in my mind:

• Am I expectant of God’s voice?
• Am I expectant of God’s activity?
• Am I experiencing the reality of His words?
• Am I acknowledging God’s purpose when I experience that reality?
• Am I expecting an above and beyond God? 
• What circumstances today does God want to speak to?

“It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.”

Isaiah 55:11, The New Living Bible (underlines, mine)