Be a Farmer

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23

 

Without a doubt the Spirit brings the harvest, and makes it come into season. Without the Spirit, like the rain, the sun, or the soil, there would be and could be no fruit.

But what about the farmer?

In these more civilized times, farmers can feed the world, and yet it is not they that make the fruit grow. And yet their work is not in vain. In fact it is essential to feed the world. Without the organized effort of farmers, we would certainly have fruit, but it would not be in abundance. 

Farmers prepare, plant, pick, and wait.

And so must we if we would enjoy a harvest of fruit that will feed the world. 

Amen