Signs of the Times

Sunset at Maple Grove

 

Have you ever asked God for a sign--something to prove to you that He is real?  I think that we've all been there at some point in our lives.  God has given us all the signs we need.  First, in the world He created we see evidence of a great Designer.  Then, even though we resist or refuse to believe in Him, He sent His Son into the world to show us the depth of His love for us.  He gave us His Word in the Holy Scriptures to teach us all that we need to know to believe and trust in Him. 

In Jesus' time, His critics posed the same question.  They asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.  He replied, "When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’  and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times" (Matthew 16:2-3). 

When I see a red sky at night, I take it as a sign--not just that fair weather is ahead, but that God created a beautiful world for us and even though we make a mess of it, He loves us so much that He sent His Son to save us from our sins, from death, and from the power of the devil.  He promised to be with us always and to come again in glory.  I pray that each time you see a red sky at night you will be reminded of God's love for you and that you will put your trust in Him.  What other signs do you see of God's presence around you?