I realize I may be VERY partial, but it is coming – the best
season of all – autumn! Yes, the other
three seasons have their good points, but nothing beats all that autumn
brings. The pumpkins, the apples, the
mums, the crisp air and best of all, the changing leaves! There is absolutely nothing better than
walking down a path or driving down a road and seeing the colors of red, orange,
and yellow adorn the trees.
Although autumn really kicks in during October, in
September, you can tell that autumn is coming.
There is a hue of light-yellow gracing the trees. I cannot even begin to share with you how
excited I get when I see the first leaves changing. It is the hope that autumn will soon be here,
and the trees will shine in all their glory.
Meanwhile, I have been preparing – since mid-August! Usually no later than the 15th, I
have my autumn décor up in the house. It
is filled with beautiful pumpkins of all kinds, mood candle lighting, leaf
garland, you get the idea. I can sit and
enjoy each room with the small hints of autumn – all prepared and ready to
celebrate. The best thing is knowing
every year will bring a new autumn experience.
Although I am always excited about the coming of autumn,
there is something that excites me even more, the coming of Christ. The promise that Jesus shares in this week’s
verse makes me even more excited than autumn arriving! Jesus makes three confirming statements for
me to be excited about – He has prepared a place for me, He will come back, and
He will take me with Him. I do not know
about you, but even for this autumn-loving girl, those three promises make me
giddy and more excited than cider donuts!
Just as I prepare my home décor for autumn, NOW is the time
for us to prepare our hearts for Jesus’ return.
How do we do that? To be the best
version of ourselves that Jesus intended.
Continue to take in His word.
Show His love to others by actions and words. Spread the good news. Listen for God’s direction. Grow closer to God! By ensuring our hearts and souls are prepared
for His arrival, our lives will be filled with His goodness.
As you look to the trees in anticipation of autumn, do not
forget to look to the sky in anticipation of Jesus. Get excited!
His promises are as certain as the returning autumn. “Then we who are alive, who are left,
will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air,
and so we will always be with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:17. Have Simple Faith!
Dearest Jesus, I cannot wait for you to come and get
me to spend an eternity with you! Help
me to prepare myself by pouring your love to others. Amen!
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