Doesn't it seem illogical that a flower can sprout from a hard insignificant seed? Maybe not, because we've seen it happen hundreds of times.But then why do we find it illogical that the good can come out of the bad? That with Jesus we can have joy intsead of mourining and beauty for ashes. Why is it so hard for our minds to comprehend that in the same way that the honey results from the squeezing, the perfume from the crushing and the dawn follows the night, so the good and greater things come as a result of the so called bad?
That's something I want to have a complete turn around in, a change and ajustment of my mentaility. I know it won't be overnight. Going back to the example of the seed, the flower will take the time it needs to grow. But doesn't it make you smile?
All kinds of trees, fruits, flowers, the shelter and nest they offer can result from the planting of a seed.
Let's allow Jesus to plant those dark, hard, cold seeds into our lives. Let's allow Him to prepare the ground in the soil of our hearts even if it hurts us, distabalizes us, messes up our plans and shakes what we had in mind. If God plants the seed, He has a greater plan in mind than the best one we could ever come up with in our best day. Not to mention that He sees past, present and future. My, I love Him!
I'm glad I'm not ruling my life. I'm so glad He takes control. I'm happy for the twists that life naturally makes, the storms, the heavy rain, the winds, the shaking and the pouring of tears. That doesn't just happen. Someone is orchestrating it all. And mind you, I'm exceedingly happy (even if I always have to make a conscious effort to remember) that the orchestrator is Jesus, Creater of the universe and My husband. Another mind-blower, He picked me! And He picked you!
