RED SUNSET! 8/7/10

UPRIGHT BRANCHING, oval tree! Foliage is dark green, glossy and in the fall the color is orange red to red. Can't wait! We put in a couple of new trees in our front yard. We saw the Red Sunset in a yard a few streets away from us this last fall and was thrilled at the brilliance of it's red color. Because there was a sale, buy one tree get a second one free; we ended up with a Purple Robe also. It is sort of on the order of our Golden Chain except the flowers are purple. During the fall it's foliage is yellowish!

MOST OF OUR Hollyhocks are red; we have a red front door and Jennifer has some red in her curtains. Jim's Mom loved red and we have some old glasses with red flowers in them that his Dad had given his mother many years ago. Years ago I wore a red chiffon over taffeta gown as a maid of honor in a wedding. I loved the dress, so I had it cut off and wore it as a cocktail dress without the cocktails. My favorite cologne is Red Door. Red is a spectacular color whether it is in your clothing; garden; your home or even in your hair.

I LOVE RED sunsets during the fall. The huge round harvest moon at night casts it's reflected lights around the perimeter of the sky line and fills it with colors of orange, reds and various shades of yellow. Just another one of God's masterpieces as he uses splashes of red!!

WHEN I WAS a child we would play outdoors until we were called in to go to bed. The sky was always a focal point as we would eventually run out of steam to the point of just laying on the grass looking up at the sky to see if we could count the stars. We would find the big dipper, the small dipper and speculate on what stars were actually planets.

THE SKY is our universe isn't it? The sky has kept the Astronomers in the scientific field busy since the beginning of time. The sky is a fascinating wonder of God's creation and probably was put there, not for our amusement and amazement, but purposely designed for our well being.

SOMETIMES, when I read the story of Job I am perplexed by how completely Satan set out to destroy his home, family, wealth, friendships, prominence, health and his faith in God. Seeing Red is what I imagined God saw, when he finally confronted Job with; "Where were you!" Sometimes I am amazed that anyone can falter in their belief of God and question His awesomeness and power. Has God ever said to you; "Where were you!"

WE ARE no better than Job! We falter throughout our days and entire life; stumbling, staggering and downright disobedient in our ways when it comes to knowing the will of God. Man is unable to understand totally God's creation and it's mysteries! We are still searching to understand the mysteries of animal and bird life let alone the mysteries of man.

"BEHOLD, God is great and we know Him not; the number of His years is unsearchable." Job 36:26 We revel in our own understanding and yet God is infinite and unsearchable. Man knows that God is, but he does not know who or what God is, except what He chooses to reveal.

"HE SEALS up the hand of every man, that all men may know His work!" Job 37:7 God uses His creation to establish mans days and his works. Through God's control of the elements He is able to control the actions of men. For instance, in the winter the farmer cannot plough and in blizzards all laborers stay at home. When we see God's sunsets, no matter where we live, we understand it is time for rest. Works for me!

WHEN GOD asks Job; "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me if you have understanding." Job 38:4 Sort of puts us into our place as part of His creation doesn't it? Sort of sets the tone of who is in charge, doesn't it? Where are you in your understanding of God? Are you at the foot of the cross? By Jane Ann Crenshaw 8/4/10