Ground Hog Day!

0202 Punxsutawney Phil

We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world”

and that “There is no God but one.”

For even if there are so-called gods,

whether in heaven or on earth…

…for us there is but one God,

(1 Corinthians 8 vs. 4 & 5)

            On Groundhog Day every year in Pennsylvania, they forecast the end of winter. Today, Phil’s shadow was not seen, and it was declared that winter will end early! Well, you see Phil is never wrong because somewhere in the world there will be an early spring; probably not here in Minnesota.

           

Phil is a character, not even a legend. He is no Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed or Ichabod Crane. He is just a groundhog being disturbed for a group of people in Pennsylvania to have fun. Frankly, he is not a good idol!

           

Would it be fun if next year if they opened Phil's den and Jesus stepped out? Picture him in a white robe, the sun beating down on him with a heavenly glow leaving the crowd speechless. Imagine Jesus saying something like, “Sorry folks but even I refuse to do a long-range weather forecast. There will be more bad weather here in the north country but do not fear for the Lord will be with you.” He would then give is his blessing and arise toward the heavens.

            Bless you all and may we have an early Spring!

Thought for Today: The Lord blesses us and keeps us 365 days a year.

Prayer for Today: Dear Lord and father, we pray for those in the north that deal with fire and ice. May they take the time to appreciate the seasons and the beauty of it all.