Written by Sis. Zoe Howell
There are four divisions of the year, marked by daylight hours and distinct weather patterns, as a result of the Earth’s position as it changes with regard to the sun. These are known as “seasons” - Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring.
We all experience different seasons as children of God. It is a part of what we signed up for when we took on His name. The book of Ecclesiastes and chapter 3 states, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”. Let us be reminded that God orchestrated the seasons of the Earth as well as the seasons in our lives. The question is, how do we manage our seasons? Do we pray in our seasons? Do we trust God in our seasons? Do we take a leap of faith while living through our seasons?
SUMMER- At this time of the year, the weather is warmer than usual and the heat translates to drier temperatures. This is when droughts take place and also when you might feel the effects of increased humidity. While on this journey of salvation, we will experience periods in our lives when there is only drought. There will be times when it seems as if our summer is never ending. However, we MUST go through our season, irrespective of the heat we might face. Once we conquer, we will be rewarded.
FALL - During this season, the days become shorter as there is less sunlight. The leaves change into various colors. The landscapes create an attractive scenery. As beautiful as it may seem, the trees will begin to shed their leaves. This is also when plants will cease to make food. Many animals begin preparing for the months ahead. While in our season of Fall, we have to be vigilant and steadfast, using our spiritual eyes and praying without ceasing, as we prepare for the new season ahead!
WINTER- This season brings precipitation (weather where something falls from the sky), mainly snow or rain, determined by the region’s climate. During this season, the trees are bare and no flowers are in sight. The sun rarely ever shines and the nights are fifteen hours long - darkness becomes the norm; not to mention the freezing temperatures. Have you ever felt like your winter is everlasting? Like no flowers will bloom and it’s taking forever for your sun to shine? If you have, then you should know that there is a new season that awaits you.
SPRING - After yearning for a change, we have now entered a new season! Our current season consists of restoration, growth and new beginnings. Our flowers will bloom and there will be the budding of trees! Dormant plants will begin to grow again and new seeds will shoot up out of the ground! Let us continue to position ourselves for this fresh scent of Spring, while giving God the glory in the midst of it all! God bless you.