It is this time of year when I am reminded of the short story by Ray Bradbury titled "All Summer in a Day." The fictional story is about a classroom of children who live on Venus where it rains all the time, except for one hour every seven years when the sun is able to peek out and warm the planet. It is this time of the year when the weather is often cold and rainy that I like to make the most of warm and sun-shiny days. These days often bring out my neighbors and we enjoy the company of one another. Yet, there are some who do not leave the confines of their abodes. Glued to one or more electric screens, the comfort of climate-controlled rooms is a more appealing option than the warmth of the outside world. Yet, no matter how many pixels on the LED or QLED screen, none of man's creations is a suitable facsimile of the glory and the wonders that God presents before us in the real world. Outside, trees are budding. Outside, perennials are cresting the surface of the soil and beginning the growth that will produce blooms. Outside, wildlife is coming out of hiding and birds are returning from southward migrations. Outside, the grass is turning green and our sun offers life-necessary Vitamin D. Yet, in the confines of four walls awash in artificial light, many miss the opportunity of nice days outside. I encourage you to take advantage of the good days and find praise for the beauty that God is laying out before us.
A Scout is Reverent.