Eternal Spring | Feb. 23rd

“For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, and the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore, encourage one another with these words.”

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

The other afternoon, we visited our granddaughter's resting place at the cemetery. It was late in the day, and the air felt like winter. Snow covered everything in sight, making the world appear lifeless and still. Then, I noticed some movement near the trees.

  What proceeded was a continual flock of Robins. One wave after another. Their bright colors stood out against the grey evening sky. They flew overhead one after another. A joyful reminder that spring is not far away. The snow has its own beauty, but it will soon melt away, revealing the emerald carpet beneath. Then the tulips planted last spring will bloom. The weeping cherry tree will sway in the warm breeze, its pink flowers blooming, and everything will be vibrant with life.

  Beloved, these subtle reminders point to the greater truth promised in these verses. The eternal spring promised by our Lord will soon dispel the winter of this age, and death and sorrow will cease. He has gone to prepare a place for us and will return so that we may be with Him forever. Encourage one another with these words. We will be with the Lord and with all who have gone before us. The new experience of eternity will be ours and will never be taken away. Maranatha.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight