THE first of the year has now passed; the trees have sent the sap into the branches, tiny green leaves have appeared; the flowers have begun to show their tiny heads out of the ground; and the birds have returned to gladden us with their beautiful songs.
Those who have gardens have planted the hardier varieties of vegetables and flowers.
In referring to a seed catalogue the other evening, I noticed that several kinds of seeds require steeping in water before they germinate.
Then after the seeds have been in the water a number of days, they begin to swell and soon a tiny root will show itself. The seed is now ready to be planted in the ground where it will continue its growth and in the length of time required, the plant will bear fruit.
Does not this process which seeds go through to produce fruit make one think of these verses in God’s Word?
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psa. 30:5.
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Psa. 126:5.
Sorrowing one! You may be going forth weeping bearing your precious seed, but you shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing your sheaves with you (Psa. 126:6).
Each and all of ones trials will, in glory, be seen to be special proof of our Father’s faithfulness, and we may rest assured that no trial, however great, will last longer than necessary to bring eternal glory to God’s Name.
ML 05/28/1933