For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him (Psalm 103:11 KJV).

I’m not sure why this verse reminds me of spring. Maybe because the words remind me of another verse on mercy.

It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23 KJV).

Jeremiah prophesied of the Babylonian invasion. He was persecuted for sharing the word of the Lord. If you know the story, you know the siege was horrific. People starved. Others ate their own children. The invading army slaughtered the king’s children and then removed his eyes. The death of his children was the last visual he had. And the sad part of it all was that it could have been avoided if only they’d listened and obeyed.

As he wept, Jeremiah recalled the prophecies of renewal, restoration, and revival. It is important to remember the blessings while sitting amid the trials. Lamentations 3 tells us His mercy is new every morning.

Morning is a new day. Spring is like the morning. It’s a new start. A season of renewal. A season of hope. We must remember that we are not hopeless because we have a Hope. His name is Jesus. And no matter how dark the night may seem, morning is coming. And with it, will come renewal.

But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble (Psalm 59:16 KJV).

O, how great is His mercy! I am looking for that eternal morning. How about you?