The peace is rent again this morning by the sound of
tractors zooming round the fields scooping up the cut grass. The skill of the
farmers is impressive, as they coordinate their machines perfectly in order to
hoover it up and fling it into a companion wagon. I wonder if the farmers ever
miscalculate and crash into each other.
All this activity in order to store up food to nourish the
cattle during the cold months when the grass no longer grows to be grazed.
Preparedness. I’m thinking how important it is to feed our
spirits and our memory banks with scripture and worship music while we can, so
that we have it to live on when we find ourselves in cold months. The pandemic lock
down has been a lean time for us all, depriving us of the nourishing meadows of
friendships and church gatherings where we can graze as we are inspired by God’s
word lived out in front of us.
This morning I’m thinking of our sisters and brothers in the
persecuted church. They have been denied the lavish spiritual sustenance we
have available, and may be clinging to God through a verse or two only. I am in
awe of their courage and faithfulness, and for them I pray today.
‘Stand firm, then, with the belt of truth buckled round your
waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.’ Eph 6:14. May our
loving Lord dress them today in the armour of God so that they can stand firm
in him.
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