Have you ever heard the saying "April showers bring May flowers?" Now that we are in the fourth month of 2024, we can look forward to spring in our part of the world and the unique significance it has for Christians.
We know that in the Bible, water is used to represent the Word of God. We also know that the Word of God is Jesus, the Son of God.
Let’s consider these verses.
Eph. 5:26 - “…that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word…”
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14 - And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
- Jesus left us a tremendous example of fulfilling God's will on the earth.
- In the garden Jesus prayed that He would complete the mission given to Him, at any cost, which He did.
- We can see that He was suffering even in the garden as He contemplated the cost of the Cross.
Matt. 26:39 - He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.''
- We know that Jesus did go to the cross for all of humanity, knowing that through His death and His resurrection all people would have salvation. The only thing left for people to decide is to accept God's sacrifice.
- Many people accept Jesus once they hear of the great love God demonstrated through His son Jesus Christ on the cross.
- God's Word (Jesus) went into the earth to produce God’s desire for the earth. The Water of the Word of God brought forth new life.
This month, as we remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we need to remember this special time of the spring season. It is a time for us to find genuine life in Christ Jesus.
Springtime is a season to demonstrate to others around us, through our words and actions the great news of God’s salvation.
We are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. One of the good works is to continue to tell the Good News of Jesus' resurrection. Let that task be our goal this month.
Remember to say the following with sincere conviction, “I’m believing to be at the Right Place, at the Right Time saying the Right Thing and the right thing to say is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”