When the colors of leaves change during autumn or fall, a fire-glow radiates from each tree. Then each leaf falls to the ground as winter approaches. This turning and falling of trees have been given different symbolisms. In classic literature, autumn's symbolism is a natural dichotomy: a time of detoriation, death, and dying and a time of harvest, preparation, and maturity. Both happiness and sadness are carried by autumn which makes it more beautiful to many. Because I have not experienced autumn in full bloom, I have always dreamt of it. Like most writers, I wish to tell my story about it one day.

Whenever I see autumn in movies and pictures, I am reminded by what the Bible says about abandoning the old life and starting anew. As detoriation, death, and dying occur, harvest, preparation, and maturity come.

Detoriation, Death and Dying

Autumn reminds me of being dead to sin and being alive in in Christ Jesus (Romans 6:11). Like the color-changing leaves falling from trees, I see a person like a leaf, being set free from bondage or sin. The old life is buried and a new life begins.

Harvest, Preparation, and Maturity

Autumn is the time to reap the things we sowed and prepare for the harvest ahead. It is a time to learn from hardships in the past and blossom into a better self. As we have been made new again through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), we are given an opportunity to live a new life.

The beautiful dichotomy of autumn reminds me of the importance of truly trusting God not only in this season but in every season. We may not know when He will change each season for us but He is always in control. He said in his Word, "It is not for you to know the times or seasons, which the Father has put in his own power (Acts 1:7)." But in every good and bad season, He promised that "you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto me, both in Jerusalem, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:8)." He not only revives us from the dead and restores us but He gives us a beautiful eternity with Him.

During this autumn season, like the leaves of trees, let us trust God, change foliage, get rid of the past, and welcome the future seasons ahead.

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