Snow Day

Did you ever see the movie, Snow Day that came out in 2000? It follows a bunch of kids and teenagers who live by the mantra, "Anything can happen on a snow day."  These sparkling days do seem to have that magic.

Snow makes everything look fresh and pretty as it is falling.  It creates a crisp quiet that makes everything look new.  Even our sad, broken street lamp.

Even our Scriptures reference the purity of snow.  Isaiah 1:18 reads:

 Come now, let us argue it out,

   says the Lord:
though your sins are like scarlet,
   they shall be like snow;
though they are red like crimson,
   they shall become like wool.

Are you feeling beaten down?  Does it seem the weight of the world is on your shoulders?  Do you carry the guilt of your sins like scarlet?  The promise of God's love is that through the grace we are given in Christ our sins are forgiven, washed clean--we are pure as new fallen snow-clothed in Christ. 

It's hard to imagine the truth of this promise.  It is hard to let go and accept the forgiveness that is freely given to us.  Each morning that dawns is a new opportunity to live as Christ would have us live.  Perhaps, in the quiet of this day, you might look out your window and once again be reminded of the love and patience of our creator.  Perhaps you might be inspired to hit refresh and explore your faith anew.     

Anything can happen on a snow day.