The Sunday Sermonette – A New Beginning!

Spring! The cold, dark days of winter wither away as the warm days of Spring burst forth in a spectacular display of color and sweet smells. Spring, a season of unparalleled beauty, when all nature seemingly comes back to life. Flowers greet us with bouquets of lovely blossoms. Trees sport new, crisp, yellow-green leaves. And we are surrounded by nature’s bounty as new life flourishes around us.

As Believers, Father God’s new Spring mercies surround us every day. Spring rewards us, His children, with another chance to start living a new, full life, shucking off the metaphorical ‘bitter cold’ of our past sins and struggles. As it has done since it was created by Father God, Spring comes, blessing us once again with renewed hope!

The Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes reminds us: “That to everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted. A time to heal. A time to break down and a time to build up. There’s a time to weep, a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” This life cycle is a comforting reminder of the order and purpose of God’s creation.

Spring is also a time to embrace the new and grow in faith. Let us, as Believers, use this season of renewal to reflect on our lives. Let us seek forgiveness and reconciliation with those around us and commit to spiritual growth. May we go forth with renewed hope and a deeper connection to Father God.

Ponder this and go forth.