Bursting Forth

"Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom...blossom profusely and rejoice with rejoicing and shouts of
 joy." Isaiah 35:2

All at once that purple crocus burst forth from the ground outside my front door.
It burst through the hard brown cold dirt and revealed this brilliant color.
It burst through and revealed its glory, the treasure that was hidden from my eyes all winter long...
It burst forth with purpose.
Purpose that was placed there by the Father as He gave it life.
This purpose was hidden for months...
But suddenly, without warning, that bulb burst forth this beautiful flower,
And the purpose intended for this created flower was fulfilled
As I picked it this morning and displayed it in my bathroom
Delighted with the promise of spring, of flowers, of beauty, of new life, 
Delighted with the return of the joy of the garden again...

Just like this little crocus,
God's plans and purposes will very surely burst through...
Even though it is not visible to my eyes... at this moment...
All His promises are true,
And He who has begun a good work...
Will bring it to pass.
And yes...joy will resound
As the glory of the Lord, His resurrection power, His restoration and return...
Are experienced and observed.