There is an interesting scripture found in the book of Job chapter 38 verse 22. God asks Job "Have you entered into the treasures of the snow?" This is the famous discourse between God and Job where God tells Job who he is. Some have called it God's testimony of himself. It goes on for several chapters and if you have never read it, doing so will put a lot of things in perspective - But back to the snow.
We don't get much snow here in Mississippi. In fact I have only seen it snow this far south 4 or 5 times in my lifetime and then it is usually only flurries. I can only remember seeing enough snow to build a snowman twice. A friend of mine who moved from Mississippi to Europe shared this thought with me and I have been wanting to share it. So even though it doesn't snow much here I hope it blesses you.
The Treasures of the Snow
A fresh snowfall covers everything. It is so pretty and white and makes a picture perfect scene. It makes all the yards in the neighborhood seem the same. It doesn't matter if there was trash in the yard or the grass was uncut, the snowfall covered it all. The treasure of the snow is that it acts as a purifier and transforms even the ugliest scenery into a winter wonderland.
Isn't that such a perfect picture of God's grace? It doesn't matter what we have done we can come to Jesus and be washed clean. His forgiveness is available to us just for the asking. Seem too simple? Let us hear the words of Isaiah. " Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. (Isaiah 1:18)
It doesn't matter what we have done in the past there is always a fresh snowfall of God's grace and mercy ready to cover us. If your life is marred by the scars of the past let Jesus cover you with his blood and hide your past with his love. If anyone had a reason to hold a grudge against anyone it would be God. But he doesn't. He is waiting with open arms to give us all a fresh start. Why not enjoy his mercy today? He is anxious to forgive, just ask and see!
God Bless,
Rev. Sullivan Jones
We don't get much snow here in Mississippi. In fact I have only seen it snow this far south 4 or 5 times in my lifetime and then it is usually only flurries. I can only remember seeing enough snow to build a snowman twice. A friend of mine who moved from Mississippi to Europe shared this thought with me and I have been wanting to share it. So even though it doesn't snow much here I hope it blesses you.
The Treasures of the Snow
A fresh snowfall covers everything. It is so pretty and white and makes a picture perfect scene. It makes all the yards in the neighborhood seem the same. It doesn't matter if there was trash in the yard or the grass was uncut, the snowfall covered it all. The treasure of the snow is that it acts as a purifier and transforms even the ugliest scenery into a winter wonderland.
Isn't that such a perfect picture of God's grace? It doesn't matter what we have done we can come to Jesus and be washed clean. His forgiveness is available to us just for the asking. Seem too simple? Let us hear the words of Isaiah. " Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. (Isaiah 1:18)
It doesn't matter what we have done in the past there is always a fresh snowfall of God's grace and mercy ready to cover us. If your life is marred by the scars of the past let Jesus cover you with his blood and hide your past with his love. If anyone had a reason to hold a grudge against anyone it would be God. But he doesn't. He is waiting with open arms to give us all a fresh start. Why not enjoy his mercy today? He is anxious to forgive, just ask and see!
God Bless,
Rev. Sullivan Jones
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