As the snow falls I am reminded of so many things. God has always spoken to me through His creation. There is just something about it that speaks to my soul. As I sit here peering out of the window and the big beautiful snowflakes falling from the sky, I cant help but reflect on from where God has brought us.
Here we are. At the training. It seemed for so long like this time would never come, and here we are. God knew the whole time! Just as he knew that today would bring this first snow of the year. The fact that we are here right now, this very day is not a surprise to God, just like todays snowfall isn't a surprise to Him! I didn't see the snowfall coming. I was shocked as I went out to our entryways to get my shoes and saw the winter wonderland outside! I couldn't believe it! This is so similar to the point in life that God has brought us to right now...
I chose to believe that God would bring us here in His timing, but I didn't believe Him in my heart! Just like I knew the snow would yet again fall, but I didn't expect God to bring it so soon. And the joy that I have that we have snow in October isn't always something I have felt before. I enjoy the snow and winter time, but I often grow weary at the length of these upcoming cold months most of the time. But this year I find to be quite different. We are in Ontario. We are here. The fact that it is snowing in October is refreshing! We are in Ontario, of course it is snowing in October. The snow this early is just another reminder of God providing for us in His timing!
We have been studying through Exodus in our 'Roots' class, and I have been struck by the historical example of Israel leaving Egypt and moving into the dessert. I find that I am just like them! As I look back in the recent (and even not so recent past) I see how God has provided abundantly for us, and yet as I face a bit of uncertainty today my first instinct is to cry out to God and question His power and ability to provide for me, just as the nation of Israel did when they cried out in Exodus 16 for food and water. Yet, even in their unbelief, as they attacked God and His goodness, God was gracious towards them. He, in spite of their unbelief, provided miraculously for them. I choose to believe that He will do the same for us. He is faithful.
I am abundantly thankful for the beauty that the snow brings! I am thankful for how God is teaching me through it, and I am so thankful for what He is teaching me. God is good. God is faithful, and God is the ultimate provider and for that I am thankful.
