It’s cold this morning. The thermometer says 8 degrees, the weather channel says only 7 degrees. According to the TV, the wind chill is close to -10. The briskness is refreshing–the airy, fluffy snow lies lightly on the ground so that the fresh fallen powder kicks up in random patterns behind the car.
Several thought we were out of our minds to agree to spend a couple of weeks in Michigan during the depth of winter. Perhaps so, but we are enjoying, remembering, delighting in God’s winter wonderland. Inside the church building this morning, the fellowship of the church leaders’ meeting is warm. Because of the brisk cold outside, the coffee and the breakfast are better than at other times.
Life is God’s gift. It is what we make it–when it’s cold, and when it’s not. Life is to be savored and enjoyed, to be observed and used to God’s glory. Today we are remembering, tomorrow we will be looking forward. Today we are planning, next week we will begin work on the plan.
As I savor life today, and enjoy an aspect of life that some would not savor but would dread and avoid, I am reminded that life is neutral. What we do with life is what makes the difference.