“Think of a farmer: how patiently he waits for the precious fruit of the ground until it has had the autumn rains and the spring rains!”                  James 5: 7 (Jerusalem Bible)

We’re blessed this time of year. So much produce. Stopped by a roadside stand Sunday. Bought more than expected.  Fresh plums and nectarines and strawberries. Now much fruit to snack on.  Boiled a couple ears of fresh corn too yesterday.

Amazed by the floral bounty near St. John’s in Bainbridge.  Red geraniums in bloom. Fields of daisies. Easter lilies on their second go-around too.

Don’t like the summer heat so much, but I’m willing to accept it with all the fruits and veggies and flowers God is providing!

The verse from James above seems to focus on growing in an agricultural sense. There’s more. A good message, so read through to the end of the chapter. Be patient and prayerful while you do so.

“You have heard of the patience of Job, and understood the Lord’s purpose, realizing that the Lord is kind and compassionate.”                      James 5:11 (Jerusalem Bible)

Peace,

Deacon Tom