Out of fire comes growth

Sunday 24 July 2005 subscribe | unsubscribe | discuss | archive

by Bruce Wadd

Only two months ago the countryside was barren and black due to numerous bush fires. For days driving was extremely hazardous because of the thick smoke haze. How could this countryside ever recover, I thought to myself?

Driving that same route now, only weeks later, sees beautiful green grass and regenerated trees. The fire is still evident in the burn out logs and blackened fences, but it is overshadowed by the brilliance and beauty of the regrowth. Miraculous!!

It’s a little like our lives…sometimes our beauty is almost destroyed by tragedy, but out of the experience comes a more resilient character that is more beautiful and stronger than it ever was before.

Time brings renewed beauty and depth of character, and God can add the healing. Here’s the miracle…

“And I will give you a new heart – I will give you new and right desires – and put a new spirit within you.
I will take away your stony hearts of sin
and give you new hearts of love.”

Ezekiel 36:26

TODAY, if you have experienced pain or tragedy, anticipate new growth!