Before the Virus Panic

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Winter was mild in our area and when the first flowers began to bloom it brought hope for a new season of plants to enjoy. Some of the earliest  blooms are the Camellia. Our bush is about 10' by 10' and is covered with these fragile flowers. 

Col 1:12  Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 

Col 1:13  Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 

Col 1:14  In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 

Col 1:15  Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 

Another old tree in our yard is a Cherry. A few of the blossoms are within reach but most are high up in a decaying old tree. We used to hang fake owls in the tree to scare away the birds but now they are the only ones who can reach them; they are food for the birds, come and dine.

"Come and dine, " the Master calleth, "Come and dine";
You may feast at Jesus' table all the time;
He Who fed the multitude, turned the water into wine,
To the hungry calleth now, "Come and dine."

A native tree to our area is the Red Bud.  It grows easily and comes up in many places; often where they are not wanted. When looking for meaning in life we are often in places where we do not belong. Some do not want us to ask too many questions. Jesus is the answer to our questions.

John 14:6  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 

These flowering trees, Plum?, are the first to show the approach of Spring. They are a sign to us of things coming.  Sometimes things happen unexpectedly, like the Corona virus.  We have things to do for protection and Jesus is near. Perhaps this will bring about good as people seek God.

Rom 8:24  For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 

Rom 8:25  But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. 

Rom 8:26  Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 

Rom 8:27  And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 

Rom 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 

Nectarine blossoms.  After I was born again sixty years ago, these were just so lovely. I was seeing them with new eyes.

2Co 5:17  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 

2Co 5:18  And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 

2Co 5:19  To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 

I almost forgot to include this tree. We call it a tulip tree, but that is not it's name. Maybe you know the name? We do not have to know everything to enjoy the creation of our LORD. New life from dead things is a picture of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. No fear when we trust in Jesus.

John 11:25  Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 

John 11:26  And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 

John 11:27  She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. 

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