His Presence Is Enough!

This is the first week in March which means that although it still feels like winter we know spring is coming. Spring will be a welcome relief this year. We have experienced our coldest winter in many years. Most of us are ready for some warmer weather. Of course by this summer we will be longing for cooler temperatures.

The changing of the seasons is a gift from God. It reminds us that he is able to bring transformation. I went to college near Kansas City, Missouri. While I suppose I will always be a southern boy at heart, there were some things I enjoyed about the mid-west. One thing I liked about northwest Missouri was that there were four distinct seasons. Summer is hot and winter is very cold, but fall and spring were incredibly beautiful. Whenever the heat of summer gave way to crisp air and colorful leaves, and when the icy blasts were replaced by warm breezes and blooming flowers, it reminded me that life is in a constant state of change. God has set the process in motion. He has also set in motion the process we call life.

In Philippians 1:6, the apostle Paul wrote that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. That verse
gives me a lot of hope! It tells me that God started His work in me. It also tells me that He will finish what He has started. In between, God has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Growth in Christ is indeed a process, and God is walking us through it. In Psalm 23, the psalmist said that whether God’s people are going through good times ( green pastures and quiet waters ) or tough times ( the valley of dark shadows ) the Lord promises us His presence. And His presence is enough!

Take some time to reflect on how God has made His presence real to you.

Yours for the Kingdom,
David