Snow

“Come now, let us settle the matter, “says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18)

The snow sparkles and glistens as it covers the ground in a blanket of white. It appears fresh, pure, beautiful, untouched when it first falls. Within minutes, there are car tracks, footprints, dogs running and playing. The purity seems to fade quickly. Isn’t this similar to the way sin entered into our world? In Genesis chapter one, God creates a perfect world; filled with purity and beauty; perfect. Yet, by chapter three of Genesis, temptation enters, Adam and Eve sin and the Fall of man occurs. The scenery changes from one of purity and beauty to one of darkness and death. Within a short time, innocence is lost. We are told in Genesis 2:25 that Adam and Eve before the fall were naked, and they felt no shame. Once they sinned, “their eyes were opened, and they realized they were naked” (Genesis 3:7). It amazes me how quickly purity is lost when sin comes into the picture.

But the story doesn’t end there. It is just the beginning of God showing us his great love and plan for restoration. Redemption. Sin separates. It creates a division between us and God. But God is good. He desires a relationship with us. He loves us more than we can fathom! He wants us to love Him, worship Him; to celebrate and praise Him. God knew that we are sinners and that we cannot do anything to bridge the gap that sin caused. We are, like sheep, helpless creatures in need of a Shepherd. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did no send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17).

God sent Jesus to be our Savior, Redeemer, LORD! When we place our trust in Jesus, He takes our sin and washes us clean. He paid the price to free us from the chains of sin; give us a hope and a new life. We are forgiven! Our relationship is restored to Him! We become white as the new fallen snow!