A Sign of Your Times
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“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Above my 19-year old son’s bed, on the wall, hangs an orange “slow-moving vehicle” sign. It’s the kind you see on the back of tractors and hay wagons. If you knew Clark, you might smile, because his demeanor is laid back, go-with-the-flow, and thoughtful.
We decorate our homes with artifacts that signal our interests, and even our personalities, that’s nothing new. What struck me, however, was the message the sign had for me. I have been recently going through some minor health concerns—nothing that has kept me from work or family—but ailment that has slowed me down. “Maybe I should put that slow-moving sign on my back,” I thought.
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While I’m not one to interpret God’s messages through every little image or icon that crosses my path (in fact, this isn’t healthy), I thought it interesting that the orange triangle gave cause to pause on my own season of life. The author of Ecclesiastes mentions seasons of life we all encounter: times of birth and death, pain and healing, planting and uprooting, mourning and dancing, searching and quitting to search, among others.
Ever wonder what God’s season is for you just now? I think we sometimes ignore his signs along the way, signs that tell us it’s time to slow down and rest in Him, signs to yield areas of our lives we desperately cling to rather than giving them up, signs to merge our efforts with others in community to accomplish something together, and signs to not park our gifts but to put them to His service.
And for some of us, we stand at a crossroads, with one arrow pointing to “a meaningful journey with God” and another pointing to “my way.” For while God has seasons for us to enjoy or endure, he also expects us to make choices along the road.
Questions: When you lie down on your bed at night, and look at the wall above your head, what sign do you see?
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So true Shelley…Even winter is necessary in the cycle of life so that spring can come again…good for all of us to remember.
Every day is a season if you think of it. The four seasons of the earth is God showing His grace and that we do not get too bored in things. A season can encourage me and get me closer to him. it lets me know He is always there.
What a good reminder….Ever wonder what God’s season is for you just now? I think we sometimes ignore his signs along the way, signs that tell us it’s time to slow down and rest in Him, signs to yield areas of our lives we desperately cling to rather than giving them up, What is your season for me just now Lord?
Honestly I see – “Trust Me” Is there anything too hard for God or I did not bring you this far to leave you! Lord help me to lay back in your arms, let go and let God. Simply trust YOU!!
Hi, Thanks for this devotional. This summer I’m beginning a “small group” at our church, and I’m introducing a Christian fitness program. I’ve been doing the fitness routine regularly at home by myself for a few months, and decided that I want to share it w/ others as well. It was accepted so graciously! I guess we eat a ton at church, this can couter doing that. hehe. Anyhow, your devotion this morning blessed me and spoke to my heart. It must be “God’s season” for me right now to combine church community & fitness; it brings me such joy to do so. Thanks again.
I felt as if these were my words exactly. At a place right now where this is the question im asking God.