“Ice, Snow, Sin, the Sun and the Son”

Friday, January 10, 2025

Ice, Snow, Sin, the Sun and the Son

By Mark McCrary

Over the past few days, a winter storm has blanketed our area, and more is on the way.  At first, the beauty of the snow seems harmless, maybe even beautiful. Yet, beneath the surface lies danger. Ice coats the roads,  making travel treacherous. Branches bend under the weight, snapping and falling. Power lines collapse, plunging homes into darkness, and leaving areas of Louisville in disarray.

Like such a storm, sin often appears enticing and harmless at first. But when it takes hold, it weighs us down, disrupts relationships, and leaves damage in its wake. Romans 6:23 reminds us, “The wages of sin is death,” showing the ultimate consequence of sin’s icy grip. Just as the storm paralyzes movement and isolates us from others, sin separates us from God, leaving our souls cold and fractured.

But there is hope after the storm. When the sun comes out, the ice begins to thaw, and the snow melts away. Roads clear, trees straighten, and light returns to homes. The sun brings hope of restoration. The sun changes everything.

Similarly, the true Son, Jesus Christ, has the power to melt away the effects of sin in our lives. Through His sacrifice, He offers healing to our frozen hearts. John 1:29 declares, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” His light shines into the darkest corners, melting away guilt, shame, and separation. Isaiah 1:18 captures this beautifully: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” Just as the sun transforms the storm’s effects, the Son transforms our brokenness into beauty, offering us peace with God and a life filled with His love.

In life, storms will come, and sin will tempt. But the sun that melts the ice is a reminder of the Son who heals the soul. Will you turn to Him, embracing His warmth and light, allowing Him to make all things new with you?

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