Be Renewed

 

The calendar says spring began about 3 weeks ago although it seemed earlier than that here in Texas. Most of our spring flowers have come and gone or are nearing the end of their season.

 

I enjoy the change of seasons, although they are not as distinctive here as in other parts of the country. I’m not sure which is my favorite season – they each have their own appeal. I like the explosion of color from the flowers and trees in spring after the drabness of winter. We have a lot of perennial flowers in the yard and it feels good to see them come back to life again each year.

 

It’s no surprise that we celebrate Easter in springtime because Jesus’ resurrection is the ultimate example of rebirth throughout all history. It’s a testament to the fact that we can be made new regardless of our circumstances, because nothing is impossible for God. The apostle Paul knew this personally. Jesus took him from being a persecutor of Christians to the greatest of evangelists. He wrote to the Corinthians, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

 

There are no obstacles between us and God except for those we put there. We can ask Him to help us remove anything that separates us from Him so that we may be renewed, that His Spirit might dwell in us in a fresh and powerful way.

 

May we experience the blessing of renewal in our lives this spring.