Isaiah 40 declares that all men are like grass, and just like grass all of us wither and fall.
Develop this analogy further and allow dandelions to represent sin. They may look attractive (or at least tolerable for an inexpensive flower) and even harmless in the beginning. If you give them any chance to take root, they spread everywhere and take over an otherwise healthy lawn. You can't just mow them down to get them out of sight, because they come back. In fact, they often come back stronger because you are helping to spread them by the mowing process.
Getting rid of dandelions is slow, and tedious. There is no way to get around digging them out by the roots. So must it be in our hearts where sinful attitudes and thoughts are often given a small foothold.
God will not neglect his inner yardwork but prunes us to bear fruit that will last.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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Noticed how in many median grassy areas around, dandelions appear to be purposely flourishing there? Given permission...
You're right about that. I suspect there's probably some Green law in effect that makes it illegal to harm 'wildflowers' in certain public spaces...although I know of some medians in Lakeville and Apple Valley that host some serious perennials. Is that just for bragging rights?
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