righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14.7)
The changing of the seasons. The warmth of summer passing through into the cool of winter. The rhythm of God’s Creation. Truth is, though, many of us prefer one season over another. Perhaps we love the light and heat of summer. Or maybe we like to retreat inside in winter.
It’s tempting to become a ‘one season’ Christian. Perhaps with a radical, social consciousness; pursuing causes and voicing concerns. Or maybe a deeply contemplative type, reflecting on the wonder and beauty of life, meditating on Scripture and Nature and seeing the reflection of God and finding peace all around. Then there’s the one who pursues joy and exuberance, confident for God’s prosperity, healing and demon defeating.
When I see people stuck in one season, it makes me sad. They’re missing something of the majesty and beauty of what God has given us in Christ. We need to learn to thank Him and follow Christ through each and every season in life. To embrace them all. To find a place for each of them in our life and worship.
The changing of the seasons. The warmth of summer passing through into the cool of winter. The rhythm of God’s Creation. Truth is, though, many of us prefer one season over another. Perhaps we love the light and heat of summer. Or maybe we like to retreat inside in winter.
It’s tempting to become a ‘one season’ Christian. Perhaps with a radical, social consciousness; pursuing causes and voicing concerns. Or maybe a deeply contemplative type, reflecting on the wonder and beauty of life, meditating on Scripture and Nature and seeing the reflection of God and finding peace all around. Then there’s the one who pursues joy and exuberance, confident for God’s prosperity, healing and demon defeating.
When I see people stuck in one season, it makes me sad. They’re missing something of the majesty and beauty of what God has given us in Christ. We need to learn to thank Him and follow Christ through each and every season in life. To embrace them all. To find a place for each of them in our life and worship.
