Luke 21: 29-31

There is a sweetness in the air,

A hint of coming spring,

And each new leaf bud dreams of all

The life summer will bring.

The days of darkness are not past,

More rain and snow will fall,

But, like the newly budding leaves,

I hear the springtime call.

Sometimes the messenger is bold,

The message loud and clear,

But more often it is quite small

And difficult to hear.

Though life is harsh and hard to bear,

Lift up your heart and sing,

For God still watches over us

And there’s a hint of spring.

Luke 21: 29-31

He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.