White as Snow

 

"Come now, let us settle the matter," says the Lord.  "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they shall be like wool." ~Isaiah 1:18

Just a mere week apart, another winter blast hits all the way from Georgia up through the Carolinas.  Even Florida is looking at record breaking frigid temperatures.  I can imagine all the snowbirds who fly south for the winter asking themselves why in the world did they leave their northern climes in the first place?

Although parts of North Georgia get three to four inches, we in Kennesaw receive only a dusting as featured in the header photo.  I'm not complaining as this is what our driveway looks like after a real snow storm.

Can you even see the drive at all?  If I didn't live here, I know I couldn't.  The downside is our temperatures are brutally cold, so much so, that our pastor decides to call off in person worship for yet another Sunday.  With a predicted low of 15*, I'm so glad Danny doesn't have to tote his guitar outside for any reason whatsoever.

I'm absolutely thrilled, however, for our three grand-girls who live in North Carolina.  Here are two photos taken a week ago Saturday.

And this past Saturday?  Well, you can see for yourself!

I'm so glad they have the chance to experience a real snow, something they haven't see since 2022.

Sadly, after getting out in the cold and wet yesterday, both Virginia and Savannah are feeling under the weather.  I'm sure they're disappointed that they can only marvel at the snowfall from their windows.

What I love the most about the snowfall is the way it blankets the dull, drab winter landscape with a pristine layer of white.  The irregularities and blemishes of yards and forest floors are smoothed and purified, reminding us that when the Lord covers our sins, He transforms us into His likeness in Jesus, His beloved Son.

And just as the earth surrenders to the new-fallen snow, may we, in obedience, surrender to Jesus and His will for us.  If we do, He is sure to make our crimson sins as white as snow.

Amen!