Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Darren Milam
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Technically, yesterday was the first day of spring, but today is the first FULL day. I know this because it’s my son’s birthday. For many reasons, spring is my favorite time of the year. One of the biggest factors is that, living in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve been trudging through months of dark, damp weather for the past few months. When spring has finally sprung, we see the first glimpse of warmth and repeating sunshine, of new growth and colors that have been dormant for far too long. Those colors, that new growth God gives us, it brings joy and smiles to all.
As you can see in this image, God is good. God created the colors of these flowers and the distinctive marks on this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly. For me, spring (especially in the Pacific NW) is like creation. New life, beautiful patterns, and colors – a fresh start. God is good.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. (Genesis 1:1 & 2)
From a dark, bleak, empty space, God created all we can see and enjoy. His powers aren’t just limited to creation of the planet and all its existence. No, He holds the power to create and shape new beginnings – in all of us. No matter what we are going through, whatever we are facing, God is hovering over us – waiting for us to ask for His help. Just like when spring finally is sprung on us, it brings so much happiness and joy. God is so much more, and all we must do is accept Him. Amen.