“Even the wilderness and desert will be glad in those days. The wasteland will rejoice and blossom with spring crocuses. Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy!” (Isaiah 35: 1-2, NLT)
The words are sitting in front of me now for probably fifteen minutes as I stare at them. I am not sure where life may find you this morning, perhaps sitting in brokenness or in the middle of the most beautiful time of your life.
We all experience both at varied times of our lives.
I return to read the words once more and this time, I hear the words shouting in my head:
“New life!”
Looking out the window, the sunshine is bright, only a few puffs of clouds in the sky but even those are full of promise.
Now don’t get me wrong – I know it is chilly outside still. In fact, the weatherman informed there is a 30 degree swing in temperature from yesterday. Here is what I know ….
- Yes, the ground may still be hard – YET.
- The grass is not yet growing – YET.
- There are no buds on the trees – YET.
- No crocuses are breaking through – YET.
But our God turns the most desolate of situations and seasons into a full blown garden.
Life changes.
Hope grows.
New life does surge forth.
Spring is coming!
Today I am joining … Thought Provoking Thursday and Coffee for Your Heart and Thursday Favorite Things .
Thanks for your insight…love the verse you selected with the flower! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!…..Blessings….
I have always loved when I see a crocus pushing up through the snow. It speaks to me of perseverance and hope. Blessings!
Beautiful, Joanne. And I’m enjoying the addition of your photos! Yes, hope grows and new life springs forth. A couple of days ago, I stepped outside to the wonder of our orange tree, once again, filled with bulbous white buds ready to spring forth into blossoms. The fragrance, the beauty, the miracle of it producing again–all filled me with hope after being cooped up in my home for days attempting to recover. Sometimes we miss the beauty or don’t appreciate the glorious change unless we’ve had to do without it for awhile.
Yes, my next blog post. Thanks for helping me 🙂
And thank you for faithfully stopping by!
Blessings, Janis
I can only imagine the fragrance of those new orange blossoms! The cycle of growth brings a message each season. It’s true, we do miss the beauty of the change unless He gives us eyes to see. I’m always encouraged when I read your words.
Blessings to you & your hubby!