As I watched the snow fall…

Isaiah 55:10-11 NLT

[10] “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. [11] It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. …”

As I watched the snow fall on ground already well watered by the rain that came with storm Ciara I am captivated by snow flakes the size of feathers. They settle softly for a while and then melt away into the ground, to water the earth ready for the seasons of growth and flourishing in the spring and summer to come. In the same way God’s Word prayed, prophesied, sung and read feeds our souls waking our spirits and releasing new life in us for the time ahead. We may not perceive it instantly or fathom it’s how or why, but nevertheless God’s Word will work wonders in us.

Creator God we are in awe of the beauty of your creation. The simplicity of the white feather like snow flakes falling upon wet ground to refresh the earth for the new season of growth and flourishing ahead. Help us to hear and receive in our souls your Words of life, like the earth receives the rain and snow. Let us be nourished in the depths of our souls for the season of growth and flourishing ahead. Let Your Word prosper in us without hindrance and wherever you send it. Amen.