In a recent chapel service where I work, we were asked if we had a favorite Bible word. Snow immediately popped into my mind. I consider snow to be one of the most beautiful things God has created.
Snow not only falls in a beautiful fashion but lays upon the earth in a delightful form. It is mystical. I believe God gave us this creation so that we can better understand how our sins will be “washed as white as snow.” Psalm 51:7 From snow ice cream to snowballs to snowmen, snow is God’s way of slowing us down so we can spend time with Him. Snow draws me to God to meditate upon His gift of salvation.
“I Shall Be Whiter than Snow,” by James Nicholson, 1857, who lived in Maryland, provides beautiful lines to ponder:
“Lord, Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want Thee forever to live in my soul;
Break down every idol, cast out every foe–
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
“Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow,
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
“The blessing by faith, I receive from above;
Oh glory! My soul is made perfect in love;
My prayer has prevailed, and this moment I know,
The blood is applied, I am whiter than snow.”
The next time we have a snow fall and you watch it cover the ground, and your insides start churning because “you have plans,” I encourage you to sit down and consider how completely Jesus’ blood washes away your sin. And if you haven’t listened to snow fall, open your door in the quiet of night or early morning and hear beautiful music composed by God. Your plans may not seem quite as important after all.
“ ... I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalm 51:7
The above picture is “snow balls” in summer!
Love to think about being white as snow MC2!
ReplyDeleteHow can it be that we are whiter than snow to our Loving God? AMAZING. Amazing grace.
An all time fav of mine is Job 38:22a,
"Hast thou entered into the treasuries of the snow?.."
Also, Prov. 25:13
"As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refresheth the soul of his masters."
I like to enjoy the snow from the inside, out. Got my hot chocolate, Redi Whip and cookies.Bring. it. on.
Well, actually, it is a weeeee bit early!
Can we wait until, say, February?
"Open your door, in the quiet of night or early morning and hear beautiful music composed by God." I love this quote. I love the fact that it engages me to participate in "listening" sometimes a diciplined verb that I have to work towards. Thank you Carol for loving snow, and sharing your insights. I will make sure to "listen" this year to its sound, and when I do, I'll be thanking you for putting that thought in my head.
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