A New Season

I can honestly say that in my house, we are officially over winter. I don’t know how much more of it we can take. The other morning, I was driving my son to school and he asked when the seasons would change. He is tired of dead trees and wants to see all the pretty colors again. I laughed at the irritation I heard in his voice. He then asked if when the seasons change, will the rain stop too? I told him it is unfortunately, the opposite. As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” He was disappointed.

I told him that although we get sick of the rain, that it’s a good thing. All the trees and grass are dead. The rain will come down and nourish the ground which in turn will help the trees and grass and flowers come back to life. It’s how God intended it. The next day as I drove into Dallas I dwelt on the conversation I had with my son.

I saw the trees that were once full and beautiful with vibrant shades of green that are now void of any color or life. I thought that’s how we must look. Maybe once we were vibrant. Maybe once we had every shade of green on our branches that soaked up the sunlight. The shade we offered drew people to us. But the winter has dried us all out.

God began to speak to me. A new season is coming He said. He is getting ready to send the rain. A spiritual downpour is on the horizon. I can see the clouds moving in. I feel the wind changing and I can hear the thunderous roar in the distance. My roots are parched in this dry ground and I am ready for the water. My soul longs to be quenched. I am ready to be full and vibrant once again. I want to offer shade to others that are in need. Even better if I can share fruit off my branches.

Are you ready for the rain? The downpour is coming. The storm is fast approaching. Ready yourself for the outpouring of the Lord!