As we dig deep within ourselves this Lenten season and break up the stony soil that has hardened our hearts and minds and blinded us to the Truth of God’s word, may we remember the work God already did in those that went before us. During seasons of drought, famine and devastation, God is always at work in hearts that are willing to be shoveled out of the mess and despair. Once the light of the Son, the Word of God, takes root the garden of His goodness flourishes in our lives.
As the landscape of Job’s life was plowed under, he sat amongst the ruins of all he had lost. Remembering his creator, Job said,
As the landscape of Job’s life was plowed under, he sat amongst the ruins of all he had lost. Remembering his creator, Job said,
“If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath, all humanity would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.” Job 34: 14-15
Job knew that his very life was dependent on the breath and spirit of God. Although Job was stripped of so much, his life was not taken from him. God had a plan and a purpose for the rest of Job’s life. Just like he has a plan and a purpose for ours. Job’s pressing in, his vulnerability and honesty in prayer brought him through the season. Eventually, God restored and blessed Job. The seeds sown after the season of plowing grew and flourished displaying the fullness of God’s glory in Job’s life. We are not capable of knowing all God is going to grow out of this season, but like the example of Job’s life, we can have hope that it is going to be abundant.
Just as Job’s life was an example of one cultivated, exposed and then amended, David was also a man who endured through many seasons. I think we can all relate, at least in part, to David seasons of fleeing an enemy, mustering courage to face a giant, dealing with the consequences of our sins, rejection of a child, or having a false sense of security from power and self-righteousness. David, also remembering his Creator, said,
Just as Job’s life was an example of one cultivated, exposed and then amended, David was also a man who endured through many seasons. I think we can all relate, at least in part, to David seasons of fleeing an enemy, mustering courage to face a giant, dealing with the consequences of our sins, rejection of a child, or having a false sense of security from power and self-righteousness. David, also remembering his Creator, said,
“What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?”
Psalm 8:4
Although we are created from dust, composed of elements not worth much in a monetary sense, it is clear that we have a creator that has placed a priceless value on His creation. He tills, and uproots, but then he plants, waters, and hovers over his creation because it is good. He is good. Have hope in the Lord, that you will see the abundance of His glory in your life.
David went on to say,
David went on to say,
“You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.” Psalm 8:5
Approach the throne of God boldly this Lenten season, for you have a Savior who promises a harvest blessing because He cares for you.
Blessings,
Rachael
Blessings,
Rachael