As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour
is not seemly for a fool. –Proverbs 26:1 (KJV)
We have had quite a weather experience here in southwest
Virginia. A week ago we had a few inches of heavy wet snow, and
yesterday came an ice storm followed by a period of light snow.
I guess a smart approach to this weather would be to stay inside and
watch it snow, but in my house we always want to get out in it if only
for a little while. Andrea and I could not resist a walk around
the neighborhood, but our two dogs, Ada and Leon, had to stay behind as
trying to walk them in such icy conditions could be tricky. They
settled for staying behind in the yard, but they weren’t happy about
it.
Snowy, icy, and dreary weather can be difficult,
yet I tolerate it better by reminding myself that spring is only a short
time away. I appreciate spring more when I have gone through a
hard winter, and here in southwest Virginia we have the most beautiful
springtime I have ever witnessed. This is the season of winter,
right? Therefore, we should not be surprised when harsh weather
comes our way, including snow, ice, and blistering cold winds.
Yet, when it happens we often act surprised. “Wow, can you believe
this cold weather? Look at all the snow!” What would truly
surprise us, and throw us for a loop, would be a snowstorm in July.
Now that would be an occurrence.
The Word of God reminds us that snow in the winter
is as common as foolish people behaving dishonorably. Those without
Christ who are living for themselves and lacking the wisdom and guidance
of the Holy Spirit will usually conduct themselves accordingly.
The examples of foolish behavior we see each day are too numerous to
begin to list here. We need only watch the evening news to find
them. I think of the man I read about who tried to rob a bank.
He went in the bank, handed the teller a note demanding cash and claiming
he had a weapon, and then he fled with an undetermined amount of cash.
There was one problem. He accidently left behind his note, which
he had written on the back of one of his own deposit tickets.
The police went to his house a little while later and arrested him.
Those desiring to live honest, decent, honorable
lives seek to be upright in all their ways. When guided by the
Spirit of God, our conduct of righteousness is as common as the snow
as winter. We are blessed when we walk in godliness and integrity.
Perhaps you have failed in these areas. Know there is grace in
Christ and He is willing to help us to our feet and get us back on the
right track. Do not give up on living an honorable life.
With God’s help it can be done.
God bless you today.
