Spring rain is usually a welcome sight, but if there are multiple days in a row when we don’t see the sun, we begin to miss it. The longer the sun is gone, the more we long to see it. We might think the rainy days won’t end, but eventually, the sun does come out. Even though it is hard, we might have benefited from what we have gone through. There is always a silver lining.
I find the same thing is true in our walk with Jesus. We aren’t guaranteed that life will be easy here on earth. Sometimes the rain will come, we will go through hard things, and we might not see an ending for a while. Just like with spring rains, the sun eventually comes out with time. There will be an end to our pain, suffering, and hardships. We know this is true because Jesus told us that he will come and make all things right one day. This is our hope, even if our lives don’t go how we thought they would.
If we allow Jesus to use these hard times to help us grow, we will see fruit come from it. When the rain is done and the sun does come out, we will see the growth that has been accomplished in us. We might be amazed at what he has done in our lives through it. Yes, it was hard, but he used it for good.
The spring rain is refreshing and makes us think about everything Jesus does for us. It can be hard to put into words what everything means for us, but I am thankful that we have creation to look at and that we can imagine how that compares to or relates to all that he is. I’m not sure how we would understand and relate to him otherwise. Yet he comes down to our level and gives us these beautiful pictures of our relationship with him. The best part, though, is that no words can ever describe who Jesus entirely is. When we meet him one day, I think we will stand in awe of how great he is, and we won’t have anything to compare him to. There is nothing that comes even close.
When you experience those spring rains, take a second and meditate on all the things that Jesus is for us, and how great he is. It may not explain him entirely, but it gives us a good picture so we can understand who he is. Remember that he gives us a fresh start, cleanses us, and is our source for growth. Eventually, he will make all things right. Jesus is our refreshing spring rain.
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