Snow White!

Well, we got our first snow of the Winter this morning; a least the first that has remained long enough to say it really snowed here in Port Townsend, Washington. The sun is now shining, adding to the beauty of the WHITE snow on the ground. To me there is just no WHITE like the WHITE of snow.

Whenever I look at the snow -- especially the first refreshing snow of Winter -- I always think of the wonderful provision God has made available to us.

Isaiah recorded the following encouragement regarding God’s people.
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: THOUGH YOUR SINS ARE LIKE SCARLET, THEY SHALL BE AS WHITE AS SNOW; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” ( Isaiah 1:18 ESV)

We have a mole that has been working overtime in our backyard, leaving dirt mounds all over. I keep jabbing at them with the shovel and leveling them out, but the brown spots remain. With the new fallen snow, however, the WHITE makes the yard look much better.

I know the need in my life. I know the dirt that has arisen there. I also know I do not have the power to deal adequately with my sin. My comfort and encouragement is in knowing Who does. God has provided the means in Christ, not to just jab at, level out, or simply cover up my sin. He has made it possible for the guilt of sin to be completely removed from my life.
Through the power of His blood, my life has been taken from scarlet to the WHITE of snow. And the continuing shining of the Son makes that WHITE even more beautiful.

Praise God for the snow; the reminder of His power to cleanse and completely forgive and renew. Thank God for Jesus; the sufficient sacrifice for our sins. May the WHITE of the snow also remind us of the purity of life we are to continue to pursue.

Have a great day WITH LIFE IN WHITEOUT CONDITION IN CHRIST!
Carl

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