It’s Coming
I realize I may be VERY partial, but it is coming – the best season of all – autumn! Yes, the other three seasons have their good points, but nothing beats all that autumn brings. The pumpkins, the apples, the mums, the crisp air and best of all, the changing leaves! There is absolutely nothing better than walking down a path or driving down a road and seeing the colors of red, orange, and yellow adorn the trees.
Although autumn really kicks in during October, in September, you can tell that autumn is coming. There is a hue of light-yellow gracing the trees. I cannot even begin to share with you how excited I get when I see the first leaves changing. It is the hope that autumn will soon be here, and the trees will shine in all their glory. Meanwhile, I have been preparing – since mid-August! Usually no later than the 15th, I have my autumn décor up in the house. It is filled with beautiful pumpkins of all kinds, mood candle lighting, leaf garland, you get the idea. I can sit and enjoy each room with the small hints of autumn – all prepared and ready to celebrate. The best thing is knowing every year will bring a new autumn experience.
Although I am always excited about the coming of autumn, there is something that excites me even more, the coming of Christ. The promise that Jesus shares in this week’s verse makes me even more excited than autumn arriving! Jesus makes three confirming statements for me to be excited about – He has prepared a place for me, He will come back, and He will take me with Him. I do not know about you, but even for this autumn-loving girl, those three promises make me giddy and more excited than cider donuts!
Just as I prepare my home décor for autumn, NOW is the time for us to prepare our hearts for Jesus’ return. How do we do that? To be the best version of ourselves that Jesus intended. Continue to take in His word. Show His love to others by actions and words. Spread the good news. Listen for God’s direction. Grow closer to God! By ensuring our hearts and souls are prepared for His arrival, our lives will be filled with His goodness.
As you look to the trees in anticipation of autumn, do not forget to look to the sky in anticipation of Jesus. Get excited! His promises are as certain as the returning autumn. “Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:17. Have Simple Faith!
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Dearest Jesus, I cannot wait for you to come and get me to spend an eternity with you! Help me to prepare myself by pouring your love to others. Amen!