Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. I headed to the front porch with a hot cup of coffee and a blanket and I was serenaded by the birds that sound like they are just as eager to see Spring as I am. By the time I opened up my Instruction Manual for Life, my Heart was singing too. I know how blessed I am to be chosen to be the steward of such a beautiful farm but it’s more than merely being Grateful that the world sees. My Heart longs for the Master, it thirsts for His Word, and my Life is dedicated to giving Him Glory for it all. Now THAT’S something that’s hard NOT to see! The Spring is special to me…not just because of the beauty that buds in every direction or how the wildlife responds to the warmer weather. The Spring is special to me because it is a Reminder of New Life and how Beautiful that New Life will be One Day. Isn’t that the way you see your Journey too?

Seasons come and seasons go and outside of commenting about the temperature, most people don’t even notice. Some people live in “seasonless” places and they’re happy to have a constant temperature to count on all year along with landscaping that never changes. They don’t look for “new” because nothing ever gets “old” in their eyes. Day in and day out they rise and shine without much thought about New. Maybe it takes the dramatic changes in seasons for most of us to appreciate each one…I don’t know. But I DO know that I’d gladly endure even harsh winter months just to experience the New that follows in the Spring. The drab winter months cause me to think about what the world would be like without Jesus…colorless and cold. The Spring reminds me of the New Life all because of the Price He paid for you and me…bright, beautiful, and flawless…except for His scars, that is.

Some people will celebrate the Easter bunny and some will (for some odd reason) hang colorful eggs in their trees. Baskets will be filled up with candy and kids will hunt for plastic eggs filled with more. Lots of people will flock to church for their obligatory Easter visit and to be seen in their new Easter clothes, but most of them are going through the motions to make a family member happy when they do. It doesn’t take a Spiritual giant to pause to celebrate the Risen King on Easter Sunday. After all, even the demons know that He lived and that He has Risen from the tomb. It doesn’t take a Spiritual giant to fill up baskets and buy pretty new clothes for the kids. It doesn’t take a Spiritual giant to cook an Easter feast for the family. The “Giant” comes in when we pause every day to Celebrate the Risen King – never forgetting the Price that was paid for you and me. When we graduate to “Giant” size Faith, we see Him in everything. We long for the Master…we thirst for His Word…and we dedicate our Life to bringing Him Glory…every day of the year. I’m on Temporary Assignment and I’m just passing through. I’m an “alien in a foreign land”! There’s a New Home waiting for me and I’m excited to Move when the Master says it’s time. It was all made possible when He died to MAKE it possible and the Spring is a reminder of the New Life with Him. When you look at it that way, EVERY DAY is Easter!

How about you?