The unseen hand
That immutable spark of life
Timeless
Incomprehensible
Day after day
Season after season
Blossoms bloom
Petals droop
Leaves wither
Fruits shrivel
The end of the line
But for that immutable spark of life
Behind the scenes without ceasing
Season by season
Timeless
Incomprehensible
There’s a pink rosebush on my front doorstep and I don’t actually do anything to it, but year after year, it produces these beautiful pink blooms. Each year after the requisite and pre-programmed number of weeks, the blooms and leaves wither and fall off and the rosebush looks dead. This lasts for a season. But unfailingly, each spring, I’d open my front door one day to find that those gorgeous flowers were in bloom once again. Through no external input from me whatsoever.
The above poem was inspired by that pink rosebush. By the timeless, unseen power of God that is always at work (Dan 2:21). Everytime I look at that rosebush I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness and the scripture verse that says, “If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself” (2 Tim 2:13 AMP)
God has programmed the biology of that plant to follow a schedule, the seeds dies, grows into a plant that produces buds which bloom and flower. Then those flowers die and wither and the cycle repeats. Season after season. Without ceasing. Because God has said so (Gen 8:22, Eccl 3:1) and because He watches over His word to perform it (Jer 1:12).
This incomprehensible nature of God comforts me, even when things are tough and I’m walking through valleys. He is faithful (even when I’m faithless) and He is watching over His promises to me to make sure they come to pass. I hope you also take comfort in these scriptures, knowing that He’s got you. No matter what.
What powerful and beautifully penned words. And what a gift to have such a gorgeous rosebush in your front lawn to help remind you of God’s faithfulness. During a difficult season in my life, I would take frequent walks on a rugged trail and Isaiah 40:8 was a verse that kept popping up when I would admire the flowers and lush fields of grass: The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of God remains forever.” If God created a world full of so much beauty, some of which (like delicate flowers) is fleeting, how much more is His attention and love towards us, who are eternal (if we are His children)? His Word remains forever and His promises are dependable.
Hopping over from Inspire Me Mondays. Here is a recent post on Psalm 23, if interested! https://elle-alice.blogspot.com/2020/08/a-shepherd-looks-at-psalm-23-part-8.html
Yes, His words are dependable – what a great comfort! Thank you for reading and commenting – I’ll hop over to read about Psalm 23 🙂
This is a beautiful post and photo! I love how God’s creation can remind us of truths about who he is.
Thank you for reading and commenting. Yes, these truths surround us everyday – often the ‘little’ things.
I love the inspiration of God’s creation – you captured the constancy and faithfulness of God beautifully in this post, thank you.
You are welcome and thank you for reading. ‘Constancy’, that’s a very comforting attribute of God.
Wemi, this is beautiful. Our Father is amazing, isn’t He? I’m so thankful He’s steadfast, able to rebirth life, and so attentive to His children. I can’t imagine going through this life without Him!
Thank you:) He certainly is amazing, I’m so glad He’s an attentive Father!
Love this! Yes, the Lord is ever faithful and His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting!
He is awesome and remains so, age to age! Thanks for commenting
Beautiful words and inspiring thoughts, Wemi, just like your rose bush, I suspect! Thanks for encouraging us and reminding us of God’s faithfulness–always showing up to meet our need at just the right time.
Hi Beth, He’s truly a great provider – ever dependable!
This makes me so happy! I was just chatting with someone yesterday about how funny it is that gardens can feel like so much work when God manages to make the whole world beautiful through His very design! I love the poem too. Praise our incomprehensible and constant God!!
I’m visiting from the Grace & Truth link up. What a beautiful poem! And such stunning roses! God’s amazing power speaks to me so much through his beautiful creation. I look at the sky, flowers, trees, mountains, ocean, etc. and I see not only a creative God, but a God who holds all those things in his hand.
Blessings,
Patti @ Empty Nest Homemaker
What an awesome God we serve!:)
“But for that immutable spark of life
Behind the scenes without ceasing
Season by season
Timeless
Incomprehensible”
I love your poem and my favourite lines above …… smiling as I read, comforted by God’s unseen hands, season by season, timeless, incomprehensible….. Thank you for penning such a delicate and beautiful reminder.
It is comforting to know that He’s always working it all out…whether it looks like it or not. Thank you for reading 🙂