Spring and New Life

As spring bursts forth with color, warmth, and life, it's hard not to be moved by the beauty and transformation happening all around us. Trees that looked lifeless now bloom with green leaves. Flowers push through the soil with vibrant color. The air smells fresh and alive. It’s a season that reminds us of God’s design for renewal and hope.

In many ways, spring mirrors the spiritual renewal we experience through Christ. Just as the earth sheds its winter dormancy, we, too, are called to shed the old life and embrace the new one found in Jesus. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”

This transformation isn’t just a seasonal change, it’s a complete rebirth of the heart, mind, and soul. Through baptism and faith, we are raised into a new life, freed from sin and filled with purpose. Like the world in springtime, we begin again, growing in grace and bearing spiritual fruit.

Paul also reminds us in Ephesians 4:24, “Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” This new self is not just improved; it is entirely different from what we once were. It is a life that reflects the character of Christ and thrives in His light.

Spring is an invitation to reflect. As you see nature come to life, ask yourself: "Is there something in me that needs renewal?" "Am I clinging to something old that Christ has called me to leave behind?"

Use this season as a reminder to recommit your heart to God’s transformative work. Step into the sunlight of His grace, and allow your life to bloom with faith, love, and purpose. Just as nature obeys its Creator and flourishes, so can we when we trust in the One who makes all things new.

Let spring not only awaken the world around you but awaken your soul to the joy and newness found in Jesus Christ.

-Michael Rosenblum

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