Early Signs

 I glance with sleepy eyes into my backyard.

By the creek, I spot this unsightly tree

Its “oh-not-even-a-week-ago” bare branches

 are now barely adorned in white!

And, oh, I suddenly sense a fresh-linen scent

as the gentle breeze frolics around

 the timid and scantily dressed new petals!

Ahh, the early signs of Spring springing!

It is early March in central Texas

and Winter is saying goodbye

to my now wide-awake eyes.

More than ever, I am reminded

of the early signs of God’s revelations.

All around, early signs: blooming in His creation

and springing from His Word.

Creation and salvation (or judgment) are revelations of

the same wonderful, gracious, loving, and almighty God.

Are we to be as unsightly trees,

skeleton-bare branches, out of focus

in the wintry distance?

It is urgent we bloom with the abundant life

which only springs from Christ!

Then, and only then, will the gentle but mighty breeze

of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

move within and around us to spring forward

the fresh scent of eternal life.

Take heed, you who read!

For now, a (still) gentle breeze.

Soon, and very soon, a hurricane-force wind.

Open your eyes to see the early signs.

  

The Holy Bible (King James Version):

 

Psalm 145:5

I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty,

 and of thy wondrous works.

 

Ephesians 3:9

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, 

which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, 

who created all things by Jesus Christ:

 

Romans 1:18-20

¹⁸ For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven

 against all ungodliness  and unrighteousness of men,

 who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

¹⁹ Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; 

for God hath shewed it unto them.

²⁰ For the invisible things of him 

from the creation of the world are clearly seen, 

being understood by the things that are made,

 even his eternal power and Godhead; 

so that they are without excuse:

 

Romans 16: 25-27

²⁵ Now to him that is of power to stablish you

 according to my gospel, 

and the preaching of Jesus Christ, 

according to the revelation of the mystery, 

which was kept secret since the world began,

²⁶ But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, 

according to the commandment of the everlasting God, 

made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

²⁷ To God only wise,

 be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

John 15:5

5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. 

He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit;

 for without Me you can do nothing.