What is it that makes these tiny white flakes so special?
They sometimes fall so softly, without a sound, and other times arrive in a howling, wind-driven swirl.
Then, when the storm is over, the world is quiet, all sound is muffled by the blanket of white.
ICE!
Ice makes that blanket of snow a treacherous surface.
Still as beautiful, maybe even more so, because the light causes those ice crystals to shimmer.
But much more dangerous because the slippery surface defies you to walk upon it.
As I discovered on Monday when I went out to care for my chickens. I did the early morning run on the Gator but later in the afternoon chose to walk, using the tracks I made in the morning. I made it to the coop, being very cautious, taking my time. But the return trip did not go so well.
I got to within inches of the garage door and slipped on the slight incline. I was well padded in my insulated coveralls so no broken bones. However, as I lay face down on the ice it became very apparent that “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” I simply had no traction. So I slithered like a snake trying to reach the doorway – up a few inches only to slide back down. I finally managed to get my foot against the cement splash guard at the downspout on the garage and was able to push myself up enough to get in the door (thankfully I hadn’t shut the door completely) because I could only stand once I was inside the garage.
Lesson learned: Something so beautiful can also be something so dangerous. Just like sin. Satan wraps so many of the things that can destroy us in very enticing packages. This makes our relationship with the Lord so very important because He can guide the choices we make every day, warning us of the danger not apparent to us.
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