April – Time to Seek The Lord

April – Time to Seek The Lord…

As April unfolds, true to its Latin root “aperio” meaning “to open,” nature awakens in a symphony of budding blossoms, welcoming the fullness of the flowery year. This vibrant renewal echoes the timeless call:

It is time to seek the Lord. — Hosea 10:12.

Friend, if your heart remains untouched by salvation, let the universal stirring of life around you serve as a gentle yet urgent invitation. Just as every flower unfurls its beauty, may your heart open to receive the Lord. Do not stand apart from nature’s awakening; instead, allow your soul to bud and bloom with holy longings.

Perhaps the vibrant energy of youth courses through your veins. I implore you, dedicate that vigor to the Lord.

My own early calling brought unspeakable joy, a blessing for which I offer daily praise. Salvation, whenever it arrives, is a treasure beyond measure, but an early salvation holds a double blessing. Young men and women, aware that life’s prime may be fleeting, heed the call: “It is time to seek the Lord.”

And you, who feel the subtle whispers of decline, quicken your steps. That persistent cough, that flushed cheek – these are warnings to heed, not ignore. For you, most assuredly, “It is time to seek the Lord.”

Have I noticed a touch of silver threading through your once abundant hair? The years are passing swiftly, and the approach of death grows ever nearer. Let each returning spring serve as a poignant reminder to set your spiritual house in order.

My dear friend, if life’s journey has carried you to advanced years, I earnestly plead with you: delay no longer. A season of grace is extended to you now – be grateful for this precious opportunity, but recognize its finite nature, diminishing with every passing moment.

Here, in this quiet space, on this first day of a new month, I reach out to you through these words, penned with ink and offered from the depths of my soul. As a servant of God, I lay this solemn warning before you: “It is time to seek the Lord.”

Do not dismiss this call. It may be your final summons from the brink of destruction, the last whisper of grace upon your ear.

Heavenly Father, as the world around us bursts forth with new life, we pray for hearts that are equally receptive to Your love. For those who have yet to know You, we ask that their eyes be opened to the beauty of Your salvation and their spirits stirred by the urgency of Your call. Grant them the wisdom to recognize this opportune time and the courage to turn towards You with open hearts. May the awakening of nature be a mirror to the awakening of their souls, leading them into the fullness of life found only in You. Amen.

The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.

Let this month of April be a time of purposeful seeking, a time to open your heart to the eternal purpose found in the Lord.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼