signs of spring

This past Sunday afternoon we had the privilege of listening to the singing of Handel's Messiah at the Methodist Church in town. Truly we were blessed to follow the story of redemption through the scriptures that the composer wove together with glorious music.  We left inspired.  Adding to the blessing was the presence of my Mom singing in the Soprano section.  Mom will be 86 later this month, yet she shone in the reflected beauty of the awesome music and message.  It occurred to me that this was a sign of spring.  Spring brings color back to the earth as the resurrection of Jesus restores color to our lives.  My mother, yet gray and full of years, is also full of His color and is a sign of the heavenly spring that soon awaits us all who have placed our trust in the work of the Cross.  Yes, if you look closely the signs of spring lie all around...and they can be found in the heavenly color He is bringing into our lives.    Song of Solomon 2:10 (The Message)          Get up, my dear friend,    fair and beautiful lover—come to me! Look around you: Winter is over;    the winter rains are over, gone! Spring flowers are in blossom all over.    The whole world's a choir—and singing!   Easter blessings in Jesus, Rob Smith