Changing Seasons
April 3, 2023 by Gil Killam
Filed under Daily Devotions
By Gillis Killam –
We had a long winter this year in Canada. Spring was slow in coming. It seems that summer will never come! People complained on the internet, TV, in the stores, at home and on the streets. Climatologists tell us our climate is changing and we should expect troubled times ahead.
But God has said that as long as the earth remains, these seasons will happen regardless of what the environmentalists tell us. Genesis 8:22 states that the seasons will continue to come in their order.
We all like the summer season because it’s a time of pleasure, holidays, travel and experiencing the great scenery that God created. There are spiritual seasons in our lives as well, and we all go through fall, winter, spring and summer where we experience changes that challenge our lives.
No matter how we complain about the weather, it does nothing to change it. We have to cope with it no matter what the season. So it is with spiritual seasons that bring us tough and bitter experiences: cold as well as warm times. When we face storms in our lives we need to prepare ourselves to stand firm. In arid times when there are dry spiritual seasons in our lives, we must draw upon the resources of the spring of life in Christ. In times of tragedy or the loss of a loved one we need to take comfort from the God of all comfort.
The word of God is for all seasons. Paul told Timothy to “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season” (2 Timothy 4:2 NIV). No matter what season we may be going through, God’s word will give wisdom, encouragement, comfort and direction. Paul told his disciple Timothy that the Bible is the source from which we can draw what we need (2 Timothy 3:16).
Jesus told His disciples that the times and seasons, whether future or present are in His hands (Acts 1:7).
The Apostle Peter said we are to be ready at all times to give an answer for the hope that is within us (1Peter 3:15). God said he would never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).
In a world filled with hopelessness we need to sow seeds of hope in the lives of others; no matter what season we may be experiencing.
Prayer: O God, help me draw upon your strength and comfort not matter what season I face in the future. AMEN
Gil Killam was born in New Brunswick, Canada and served as pastor in 4 pastorates in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Canada. Gil is married to his wife Lorna and they have 5 children, 14 Grandchildren and 5 great grand children. He is a graduate of Eston College with a Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree. He also served President of his denomination. Gil enjoys golfing and reading in his spare time.