Green is the color of spring time.
The snow is melting and snowdrops are raising their white petals to the sun. I am looking forward to tulips and daffodils. I give thanks for the seasons and all that God has created in nature.
In the soil, below the surface, plants are awakening. Some things happen outside of our view. It is the same in the spiritual world. God is at work in the world even when we don’t see it. The disciples were confused when Jesus was crucified and then amazed, filled with joy when Jesus appeared to them, having risen from the dead.
On this side of the cross, we celebrate Easter. What if we had been there with the disciples? What are the unseen workings of God now?
This morning I read the account of Peter’s arrest during the week of Passover. James had been killed and the persecution of Jesus’ followers was increasing.
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
Now when Herod was about to bring him out [releasing him to those who would kill him], on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison. And behold an angel of the Lord stood next to him . . . Acts 12: 5-7
The angel leads Peter out of the prison, but Peter is thinking that he is seeing a vision. He doesn’t realize what has happened until the angel leaves him along a street. Peter did not expect this miraculous work of God.
Neither did Rhoda or the believers that were praying for Peter. Rhoda was so surprised that she forgot to open the door for Peter when he knocked. She recognized his voice and ran to tell the others. No one believed her. When finally someone opened the door, all were amazed.
God is at work in the world. We don’t know specifically how God will answer our prayers. We do know that he has a plan that is constantly moving forward.
We can celebrate with joy: springtime, Easter and the continuation of God’s plans for his people.
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I love spring!
Thank you for this reminder that God is always at work in our lives. Similar to seeds starting to germinate in the soil but we do not see them. Have a wonderful weekend.
“God is at work in the world. We don’t know specifically how God will answer our prayers. We do know that he has a plan that is constantly moving forward. ” You explain so well exactly how the color green makes me feel. God is always on the move, even when we can’t seem to feel it or see it.