January Daffodils

We’ve had a break in the weather—days in the 60’s—and the poor daffodils are endangered.  They have an urge to grow and to bloom and to be beautiful.  But they don’t recognize there’s a time and place for their beauty.

They rush to grow at the first hint of warmth – poking their heads above the soil.  But winter’s chilly blasts are yet to come.  Storms will bring ice and snow.  Blighting weather stunts their growth, withers their beauty, and may even kill them.

It reminds me that the Lord has a time and season for all things.  There are things that are good and beautiful and perfect at the right time… but those same things can be totally wrong at another time.

Dating, love, and marriage are joyful and glorious at the right time.  They harvest gladness and fulfillment.   But rushed into too early, they can blight, damage, and even destroy tender young hearts, minds, and souls.

We are asked to “wait upon the Lord.”  Wait for His time.  His direction.

 I hope we will be wiser than January Daffodils so we can grow to the full measure of our creation.