From Death to Life

Brauner Backyard

Do your find it interesting that one of the most enjoyable seasons of the year, Fall, is the result of things dying.

These leaves were once a bright yellow-green color. Then, in the lengthy days of summer, they changed to a darker shade of green, but with the short fall days,and the lack of production of Chlorophyll, the leaves turn yellow and fall to the ground.

Out of their death comes life.

"I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life." John 5:24 New Living Translation

Every year the ground cover beneath these aspen gain from the nutrients that come from the death of these leaves.

It is out of the death of Christ that we experience life. We have eternal life now because Jesus suffered our death. So we look to the cross as if it were an aspen tree in the fall, seeing beauty in the horror of death that gives us life.

Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/

(Click on picture to enlarge.)

Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-2014 Douglas P. Brauner.  ARR.