Spring—A Time Of Restoration and Growth

We are all used to having to “Spring Forward” when time changes. When we feel good, it can be said of us that we have a “Spring in our Step.” Where I live (in Florence South Carolina) Spring is not just a day on the calendar, but a change of season that can be measured. It is not as cold, not as barren as the winter months. Looking around, life that was dormant for a season is beginning to appear again: Parents pushing baby strollers on the sidewalk, trees beginning to bud, and shirtsleeves going from long to short.

All of this change has reminded me of how the English word “spring” is used in the Bible. It often speaks of refreshment, restoration, the very essence of an abundant life found only for those who are disciples of Jesus Christ.

Are you weary? Are you ready to move from the winter season of your soul into a time of restoration and growth? Allow the Lord to use these passages of Scripture, these great promises for the disciple of Jesus Christ; to embrace you, to encourage you and to be the catalyst for your own time of restoration and growth—this Spring!

He changes a wilderness into a pool of water And a dry land into springs of water; Psalms 107:35 (NASB95)

Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 (NASB95)

2 "Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD GOD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation." 3 Therefore you will joyously draw water From the springs of salvation. 4 And in that day you will say, "Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted." Isaiah 12:2-4 (NASB95)

"Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 (NASB95)

9 "Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; You will cry, and He will say, 'Here I am.' If you remove the yoke from your midst, The pointing of the finger and speaking wickedness, 10 And if you give yourself to the hungry And satisfy the desire of the afflicted, Then your light will rise in darkness And your gloom will become like midday. 11 "And the LORD will continually guide you, And satisfy your desire in scorched places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. 12 "Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; You will raise up the age-old foundations; And you will be called the repairer of the breach, The restorer of the streets in which to dwell. Isaiah 58:9-12 (NASB95)

"So let us know, let us press on to know the LORD. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth." Hosea 6:3 (NASB95)

for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes." Revelation 7:17 (NASB95)

Then He said to me, "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost. Revelation 21:6 (NASB95)

May this Spring be a time where you will experience a spiritual renewal, a greater love for Jesus Christ.

Making disciples with you,

Denny