Wednesday 21 March 2018

Patrick turn the stone!

When I was a little girl I was taught concerning the weather that if March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb and if it comes in like a lamb it goes out like a lion. Add to that the legend that St. Patrick turns the stone.....and I'm kinda thinking that it is time for some nice warmer weather!


The Beast from the East meeting Storm Emma at the beginning of March was not really a romantic time but it caused some of the worst weather conditions in years. Bitterly cold winds and heavy snow and blizzards resulted in chaos and collisions on the roads, deaths, and school closures. Ah yes, children enjoyed playing in it, building snowmen, igloos and whatever. But it was a horrific experience for all those stranded for hours on the road or for those sleeping out in it. As I listened to the wind outside I was just so glad to be inside out of it all. Minus temperatures and icy paths are just not my scene!

However, now that St.Patrick's Day has past, spring has officially started and the time is to change at the weekend, I look forward to warmer days and brighter evenings. Bring on spring and summer....my favourite time of year. I really do hope the lion has finished roaring and the lamb is coming LOL.

Now I know very well that St.Patrick cannot turn the stone or change the weather BUT I know the God who controls the weather. Read Job chapters 37+38 in the Bible for a very descriptive portrayal of God's Almighty power controlling all things, including the weather. The little children's chorus goes:
God controls the wind and clouds and rain and sun.
He controls them, for He made them every one.
He sends the weather from above, and it tells us of His love.
God controls the wind and clouds and rain and sun.
I do not understand all the science behind how God sends various weather conditions or do I question His reasons for why He sends them, but perhaps it would be beneficial to stop and think about some lessons we could learn from the weather, eg

  1. The snow speaks to us of purity. God is pure and He wants us to be pure like Him. 
  2. God lovingly provides for us. He sends the rain and sunshine to help plants, fruit and vegetables to grow. Otherwise we would starve.
  3. The waves roaring reminds us that Jesus is coming back again to earth (Luke 21v15-17).
  4. Is God trying to speak to us and get us to listen to Him by causing adverse weather conditions.
Then, another thought comes to mind....Is there some stone in our own lives that we need to turn to bring up that side of us that pleases God? Now, good works will never save our souls but they do provide evidence to those around us that we have been truly saved. St. Patrick cannot turn the stone to change the weather but we can decide whether or not we wish to turn to follow God and experience the delights of doing His will. May we turn the stones in our lives for better and not for worse!