Shocks of corn by the lamp post; squirrels gathering acorns and nuts; freezing temperatures; piles of leaves under the maple trees; a hint of the 'S' word (snow) in the air; it is November. I love seeing the beautiful harvest displays. Our home church always had a beautiful arrangement of colorful gourds and pumpkins, various squash, ears of field corn, pails of apples, and rows of canned goods ready for winter.
By this time each year, the farmers are finishing up the harvest of corn and beans and many have put their garden to bed. The hard work is done and there is a volume of produce to show for it. Bins are full. Barns have been stacked full of hay and straw for the winter. Vegetables fill the freezer and pantry.
There is a comfort in knowing a supply is prepared for winter use. There is gratefulness for all that the Lord has supplied. Our hearts are overflowing, just as our tomatoes over produced this year. The plants still had fifty or more green tomatoes on them when John put them down. Thank you, Lord.
"You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder," (Isaiah 9:3 NIV).
Lord, help us to recognize all the blessings in our lives, and give thanks during this season of harvest. Amen.
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