During this time the forest is not a thing of beauty. In fact, it appears barren in most places. Every human I know, awakened or not, seems to love the season of Spring. So shall it be when the corporate Body of Christ is transformed and comes forth in the glory and power and perfection of the Christ within. As our lives each get changed from within by the healing counsel and love of the Holy Spirit's nurturing and cleansing, and we are able to let our old life die, we become like the new life of a Tree of Righteousness, able to help others with wise counsel, healing and unconditional love.
Leaves have many purposes beyond giving fullness of beauty to the trees.
Leaves continue the process of life to humans by what they give off. Think about that. They also provide shelter for many. When by His Hand our season comes to blossom, this is what the world will see as they behold the glory of the Lord. Our Spring is coming in its season.