The God Of Spring

Spring symbolizes new beginning.

1. God the persuer 
(Hoses 6:3). He will come to us.

He takes the initiative and wants intimacy with us. Eg-Adam and Eve, after they sin. 

Eg-Paul when he was persecuting believers. Paul said “I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.”. (Philippians 3:10.) 

Our response - We need to approach Him. 

2. God the Provider
Deut 11:14-15 - he will provide. Jehoveh Jireh. 

A time to gather 
A time to gratify 

Our response - Always be trustful and thankful. 

Trust that God will provide if we have a burden for God's calling. God gives enough but overflows. 

Do not be like the Israelites who always complained after the escape from Egypt. We should always be thankful and show our gratitude. 

Paul said “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:9

3. God the promise keeper.
Joel 2:23 - “Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.”

God is faithful. 
Spring will come
Supply will come

Sometimes we are in winter, and we wonder why are we in that situation. But your spring will come. Do not give up. Hold on to God's promises. 

We need to be patient (James 5:7) we are often dislike waiting, and we want it now.

Lean on the faithfulness of God

Lean to work while we wait. 
Just like a farmer wait for harvest but continue to fertilize the young plants.

Three areas to be patient
- when things are uncontrollable
- when problem is unexplainable
- when people are unchangeable 

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