March 11 – Ice Breaking

A Coast Guard cutter breaking ice in the Duluth Harbor, preparing for the shipping season, is a sure sign of spring. With vast stretches of thick ice to break up before the season opens in a week, the Coast Guard works alongside the warming days and increasingly powerful sun to usher in the new season.

With an increase of nearly three hours of daylight since the first of the year, spring is pressing its way in—slow but sure—much like the icebreaker at work.

While the ice field in the image looks firm and solid today, it will likely fracture and drift out into Lake Superior within days, forcing ice fishermen to retreat to their boats.

“Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires.” — James 3:4

Like the ice field, our foundation may appear firm today—but what about tomorrow? Are small cracks beginning to form? Christ is our assurance, steady and true, for both today and tomorrow.