“For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.” Job 19:25-26
Having visited tropical areas where it is perennially summer, I am enjoying the miracle of spring. Where I live, the frozen ground gives way first to green sprouts which soon bear bright crocus blossoms. As they fade, the daffodils, pansies and tulips shout their message of spring and hope; lawns begin to green and bare branches burst with blossoms and tender green leaves. It is a fitting time for a funeral. Yesterday I attended the services for an “elect lady,” a neighbor and friend. Her family laid her to rest on a glorious spring day. It had rained every day the week before, but yesterday sun shone through white mounds of clouds revealing deep blue sky. For the rest of the day everywhere I went, I noticed the beautiful spring flowers and the bright green of new leaves.
Is not spring a testament and reminder of the
power of Jesus Christ over death and of the resurrection?
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