The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, (rose) it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.” (Isaiah 35:1-2)
I like flowers, especially roses. They are so beautiful to look at. I also love smelling their fragrance. Flowers make great decorations. Just put them in the yard and around the house. Put them in a vase and set them on the table. Give them to your loved ones and friends as a gift.
But have you ever thought about what those flowers go through before they become beautiful flowers? Flowers start off as seeds. Those seeds have a program in them that determine what flowers they will become. You don’t get tulips from rose seeds. You have to plant them in the right soil at the right depth. You can plant them in many different types of soil, but the wrong soil will destroy them. You must plant them in the right place. They grow better in warm climates than cold icy places. They need sun. They don’t do well in darkness only. And they need water. Without water they will dry up and die. They also need time, They do not grow instantly.
This process is very similar to becoming a Christian. We start off as seeds planted in our heart by other Christians. Christians need to be discipled in the right environment. They do better when they hang around other People of the Christian faith. They need a relationship with the Son. And be Baptized in water in the name of Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. And don’t forget time. They start off as babes and grow through seasons. And then they become beautiful flowers of Christ and are seen by men and glorify the Father.
Father thank you for having patience with me as I become what you created me to be. You are the great potter and I am your humble clay. Amen.