Magnificant!

As much as I am not a fan of snow, I seemed to relish the fall. Many of us walk a little lighter, notice things that wouldn’t normally catch our eye and maybe just smile a little wider. This frame of mind seems to start the day the kids go back to school and we get back into a familiar routine. Good on both accounts.

It was interesting that the voice for our own OPP Sargent told all of us to enjoy the fall colours, but to make sure we keep our eyes on the road if we are the driver as we travel during this last weekend. So we thank God for both of these, the brilliance of fall leaves, but also getting to and from a family meal together.

Another item we notice in autumn is the crisp night air. It seems to clear the air and I don’t know if it’s me but Toronto as seen from the escarpment the last few days looked amazing, as has our latest full moon. All the things of fall seem to push all the mundane items from our mind for a few weeks as we take notice of how God can paint amazing landscapes.

This year has been significantly different, in that God gave us a warmer fall, which brought us more colour than usual. Not only that, but Deb & I saw all the colours on the way to and from Ottawa and now we will have the opportunity to see the brilliance of our area as it transitions.

Some people will go kicking and screaming from summer. While others of us will be dancing and singing due to the beauty of our world and especially the area we live in where God planted us. The same can be said of when we have a true view of who Jesus is. Once we see the beauty of His love, we will walk brisker, notice the reality of His presence and our smiles will be wider.

So, go take a look at all the fall colours and join me in smiling, knowing God is showing all around us beauty in this wonderful gift of fall.

Something to think about.

Rob