2014-0119 - the harvest
The farmer doesn’t plant the field, or endure the dog days of summer, because it is fun or because he needs some excitement in his life. He makes his plans, plants the fields, and does his daily chores because he desires the harvest. He desires the good part of farming… Likewise, the good part of life, the abundance of God, is only available to us when we make our plans, do the work, and develop the good habits that lead to the desired result. Jesus Christ himself was the best teacher in The Word, and in the world, on finishing what He started. Jesus’ example was to honor and glorify God; that was His lifes work; and He did it in all that He said and did. John 17:4 (KJV) - I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. I would like to follow Jesus’ example. I want to honor and glorify God with my thoughts, words, and deeds. That means that one day at a time, chore by chore, I must make the right...