Daily Devotional for March 24, 2020
Glacier Lilies
“I wish I could live up here,” said Emma with a sigh. “It’s so peaceful.” She twirled around in the mountain meadow grass.
Grandpa grinned. “After helping take care of those three little brothers of yours, an erupting volcano would probably seem peaceful.”
Emma laughed. “Sometimes the boys do drive me crazy, but Mom needed me to help when she was sick. I’ll help again when I get back home.” Just then Emma spotted snow in a clearing ahead. “Look, Grandpa! There’s still some snow up here!” she exclaimed as she ran to it. She crouched down to take a closer look at yellow flowers poking up through the melting snow. “These flowers are growing right out of the snow!”
“Those are called glacier lilies,” said Grandpa. “They grow from bulbs buried deep underground, so they’re able to survive the cold. When the sun starts to melt the snow, it also warms up the bulbs and they sprout. Their sharp leaves cut right through the snow so they can make their way out into the sunshine.”
Emma touched one of the long, pointed leaves. “Cool!”
“They’re pretty special, aren’t they? And you know what, Emma? You’re a lot like them. Even when your life is covered in snow, Jesus helps you cut through it.”
“Covered in snow? What are you talking about?” asked Emma. “Is there a big snowstorm coming?”
Grandpa smiled. “No, I’m talking about the difficulties in your life lately. Snow can be overwhelming, and helping take care of your brothers while your mom is sick must be too. But I saw you cut through all that difficulty by using the creative mind God gave you. You thought of ways to keep the boys busy.”
“It’s been a lot of work,” said Emma, “but I have fun with them too.”
“I know you do,” Grandpa said, giving her a hug. “The sun warms the bulbs, and Jesus has warmed you with wisdom, patience, love, and His promise to always be with you. The flowers are beautiful, and you are too. Because you know Jesus, He’s given you a beautiful heart.”
Emma smiled as she reached down to pick a glacier lily. Heather M. Tekavec
How about you?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to deal with? Do problems seem like piled-up snow, ready to smother you? If you know Jesus, He promises to give you what you need to get through any situation He allows you to face. Ask Him to give you wisdom in handling your problems, and trust Him to be with you and see you through hard times.
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