I've been reflecting on this picture for the last few weeks. Seven years ago Kelowna had horrible wildfires, and just behind our house is the aftermath. Charred, blackened, dead trees. And yet, amidst all the death and black arose these glorious, sun-ray yellow, vibrant flowers. I am astonished at how such death and destruction, can bring such life and beauty. The contrast of black death makes the fresh life seem that much sweeter. If you talk to the locals they'll tell you they're hoping for and awaiting other large wildfires for the purpose of bringing new growth and life.
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." (Gal. 2:20)
"Put to death whatever belongs to your earthly nature... since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator..." (Col. 3)
What beauty when you think of putting self to death, for the purpose of becoming alive to Christ.
What beauty when you think of Christ's death bringing sinful humans life.
Such death and destruction, brings ultimate life and beauty.
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