7.27.2009

Devotional: The Spring

"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ." 
2 Corinthians 4:6

Every spring, I look forward to starting my garden. I love digging in the dirk; there is nothing like the feel of fresh soil between my fingers. I love the smell of the earth coming to life, the cultivating of the ground in preparation for growing. Gardening is so fulfilling - pulling weeds, planting seed and flowers. 
It always reminds me of how God prepares a mother's heart. First he takes fresh soil, preparing her hearth for a baby. The a seed is planted in her womb. She nurtures the baby growing inside of her, giving it the light of her love, nourishing it with her own blood. 
Do you feel like you need watering? Allow his Word to quench your thirst. Reading his Word brings you closer to Christ - radiance even when the world seems dark. His wisdom will illuminate your life if you let it.

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