I just walked in the door from Puerto Rico. We’ve been there for the last few days on our annual company trip, and when I walked in, I walked alone. I came home to Florida, while Hubs went home to Texas. It’s going to be that way for a while until we get through this transition.
As I wandered through the house, struck yet again by the fact that no one else lives here anymore (even the dog is on vacation!), I caught sight of something that made my face break into an ear-to-ear smile.
My orchid. This was given to me just after we moved in as a housewarming gift. I had never had an orchid before, and was assured that I didn’t need to really do anything to it. Just running it through with water once a week and leaving it outside to the humidity was supposed to make it happy.
For four years, I’ve done just that. Nothing, really. In spite of me and my relative lack of participation (sometimes, downright neglect), right around Easter every year it blooms and lasts for several months. Here is what this lovely plant will look like in a couple of weeks:
I’ve had Easter on my mind this week. My only participation in Easter has been a contribution to the sin that nailed my Savior to a cross, and, though I didn’t deserve it, He arose on the third day in spite of me and my wicked ways. The Glory of God bloomed with the promise of all eternity, not only without my help, but because of my relative neglect.
Like my orchid, Christ fulfilled God’s purpose without any help from me. There was really nothing I could do to make it happen. It was in spite of me and FOR ME…FOR YOU…that He arose in all His glory, victorious over death.
That fact fills this empty house with joyful thanksgiving, and, orchids in sight, this lonely heart with hope and love.
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
Good to hear from you…we are headed to Disney on May 12 for a week to celebrate Parker’s 10th birthday….in real style….
Hope to post about “Baby Jack” our little miracle tomorrow.
Happy Easter,
Teresa
Melinda:
This posting has a very beautiful message. Thank you for reminding us that we aren’t worthy of what Christ did for us.
HE IS RISEN!
Great thoughts, my friend! And I love the orchids.
Right now the Star Jasmine, Fairy Duster and Bird of Paradise are in bloom here. It’s as if they know to celebrate their Creator.
Be blessed,
Kathleen
What an awesome surprise — flowers coming to life and showing their glory as if to join in the resurrection celebration this weekend! Melinda, may God continue to surround you with His goodness!
In spite of my selfish whining, He died for me. And rose on the third day. For my sin. He is RISEN! HE lives and He lives inside of me.
Thanks for this wonderful and beautiful reminder.
Beautiful! I am just in awe of Him. That He did it for ALL of us.
Love you.
So beautiful…all of it. The splendid flower (I didn’t know they got that big) and of course THE GIFT.
Can I just tell you, that this writing is perhaps your best, and touches me deep down in side. I’m walking this one sister….with you and with Our Savior.
He is risen indeeed!!!
Melinda: Beautiful – simply beautiful. Thank you for visiting my blog and posting.
Because His Creation speaks to me so, I LOVE THIS – what a blessing.
Orchids and resurrection ferns – whatever God does – HE SPEAKS! Oh, I want to always be listening with a still heart – tuned right in…
Thank you sister,
Praying for your move –
Much Love,
Jan
Gorgeous orchid.
Gorgeous post, too.
Blessings,
Jean Hall
http://www.jeanmatthewhall.blogspot.com