After the mountains of Alaska begin shedding their heavy white coats,
the tundra bursts forth in bloom. No one plants flowers on the mountainside,
but the bloom of wildflowers is still as predictable as spring itself. Blue lupine,
bright pink fireweed, and many other colorful varieties announce that winter has
departed. Dark, gloomy days are gradually replaced with more and more light.
By midsummer, the days extend almost until dawn. In the twilight’s glow,
this mountain garden flourishes along endless miles of pristine wilderness.
Every time the sun rises, the seasons change, and the flowers bloom, all of
nature seems to be announcing, “God is faithful.” In a world of human-made
chaos, God is dependable, not only in matters of creation, but in our personal
lives as well. Remembering God’s dependability is helpful, especially when
circumstances are not going our way.
When divorce rips the marriage vows or the doctor diagnoses cancer or
the telephone call delivers shocking news, we often wonder if God has
forgotten us. Yet when we reflect upon the past events of our lives,
we can trace His faithful provision. Just as He adorns the lilies of the field,
He will take care of our concerns. So, we need not be anxious. When
difficulties arise, we can pray, knowing the Master Gardener is always there,
year in and year out.
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