Our First Big Snowfall

Like many of you, we have had a lot of snow the past few days, and as far as I can tell,

our area got anywhere from 8-12". The snow is beautiful but the streets are very

icy underneath, so travel is difficult. We were out for a while today, as our church family

 had a worship time and Thanksgiving dinner together, and it was such a blessing to spend

this time together, with many sharing how thankful they are for the things

God has done for them this past year.

The JEMs (grandkids) love the snow, and their parents have been scurrying

 to make sure boots, coats, mittens and gloves fit or are replaced. 

They adapt to the snow and

cold temperatures much easier than I do!

When it snows, she has no fear for her household;

for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

Proverbs 31:21

 I recently watched the video The Snowman with Maya after having read

 the book with her at her house a few days ago. I love this music, and the book

 was a favorite of our 2 daughters when they were young.

(photo)

(You Tube)

If it is choppy here, click on the You Tube connection.

I am often reminded, when the first big snow covers everything outside,

of how our Lord Jesus came to take away our sins and to wash us whiter than snow.

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;

wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

Psalm 51:7

Before it snowed, things outdoors were beginning to turn brown and the trees were now
bare of leaves. The temperatures just 2 weeks ago were in the 60s, so the grass wasn't
 brown yet. But everyting looked bare in our backyard, with the outdoor furniture
put away and the vegetable and flowerbeds cleared and tucked in for winter.

And then, it snowed,

and everything has been transformed.

(photo of Jack in his backyard)

We, too, may be transformed, and like the first beautiful snowfall,

our sins are washed clean, 

forgiven,

whiter than snow,

through the Lord Jesus.

We have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

and for each and every day.

Even for big snowfalls!