Right now, with much of American experiencing record-breaking cold, many people are longing for spring like never before, and hoping our furry friend, the Groundhog, brings us some good news.
The following post is excerpted from “Of Groundhogs and Hope,” published on Beach Walk Ministries’ FaceBook page, February 2018.
Did you know that flipping a coin would give you more accurate weather prediction than watching the groundhog? Groundhog Day is a silly holiday. And that’s part of why I love it. At this time of year, isn’t a little light-hearted fun welcome?
Imagine yourself standing in front of the Groundhog’s hole. What will happen when the little critter comes out? If it’s sunny and he casts a shadow, they say we’ll have to deal with another six weeks of winter. If it’s cloudy, we can look forward to
Whether winter, where you live, means months of cold, snow and ice, or months of chilly, dark, damp weather, we’re eager for spring to come. What I love most about Groundhog Day is, ultimately, it is a day of hope. It reminds us—regardless of what the groundhog does—spring will come.
Spring is not the only thing we wait for. There are many times of waiting in life. Those times can be hard, but we are called to trust the Lord as we wait in hope and expectation.
Have a happy and hopeful Groundhog Day!
-J.B. Hazelton
