Today, I am thankful for the blessings of the seasons. God made the seasons when he created the earth. Psalm 104:19 He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down." I further believe we will always have seasons although they may not come when expected or issue forth in the same way each year. Daniel 2:21a "He changes times and seasons;..." God controls the seasons. The seasons occur in God's time. Ecclesiastes 3:1 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
However, when the seasons do come, there is a purpose. Acts 14:17 says, "Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." Leviticus 26:4 also tell us, "I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit."
Regardless of when the seasons do come, I am ready for each one. I enjoy Spring when daffodils, tulips, and early flowers shoot up from the ground and burst open with color. I enjoy the spring rains and cool breezes. In the summer, I am ready for gardening and enjoying the fruits of my labor. By the time summer heat runs me inside to cooler temperatures, I am ready for cool fall weather when I can glory in the beauty of colorful leaves. Then finally, as I labor to sweep up fallen leaves, I am ready for the chill of winter blowing in with promises of a few snow flakes to cover the barren land. During all the seasons, I enjoy walks in the wood, wildlife, and nature. I enjoy sunrises, sunsets, and rainbows.
In my thankfulness regarding the seasons, I cannot leave out the verse in 2 Timothy 4:2 which tells me to, "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction."
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