New Growth
Two weeks ago there was a big grass fire at a local park. Acres and acres black and barren.
Today, I was astounded to see brilliant green everywhere! Well, almost everywhere. The fields that had not burned were still a tangled mess of dead, rotting weeds.
Right now we’re losing millions of pine trees in the Rocky Mountains from beetle infestation. Experts say one reason is that we’ve unnaturally prevented fires and “pruning” (aka: logging). Interestingly, some pine cones only release new seeds after a blaze.
These illustrations remind me that if we are rooted in God, we can adapt to difficulties and embrace a bright new season. Many ministries feel like they are going through the fire. Things to consider:
• Do you find yourself focusing on “keeping all your leaves”? (Fighting the need to prune can be exhausting, and distracting!)
• Is fear a motivation for any actions, or inactions?
• Have you asked God about new directions and vision? (Is this the time to plant the seeds of that big idea you’ve had for years?)
• Is your core mission laser-focused? (and refined by fire?)
Spring is coming. Let’s be ready for new growth!
