But when we look out of our bedroom window each morning, while enjoying a cup of tea, and reflecting on the day ahead, and lifting up our concerns to the Lord, we have noticed that it is the trees that are Going Green!
Spring is on the way, and the evidence for new life is everywhere to be seen. Being new in our home, we are not sure what will emerge in our garden. But so far we have been very pleased with what is growing. And we are trying to plant wisely, so that we are not left with too much work in future months. All the time, we must remember that given the right conditions, it is normal for plants to grow bigger. Going Green is how things should be.
And of course, many of Jesus' parables made the same point.'Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.” (Mark 4.26-29)
I love that line, where we are told that the farmer does not understand how it happens. Many are the times when I am astonished at what God does, and cannot see why things turn out the way they do.
But Jesus makes it clear that we should expect to see growth and expansion in the Kingdom ministry to which we are called.
We know, from the earlier parable of the Four Soils, that some places yield good harvest more readily than others. But if we are prepared to do the hard work of breaking up the tough ground, then we should expect and plan for growth to take place.
So while we get on with watering and planting in our new garden, I pray that the Lord will help us to be part of his growing Kingdom harvest.
Best wishes,
Richard
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