Yesterday I
needed to vacuum my house and pack for an upcoming writer’s retreat in Texas.
Instead, I engaged in a heroic effort toward avoiding responsibility by looking
back over some old sermon notes. At least if I’m going to behave irresponsibly,
I ought to do it in a responsible-looking manner, right?
I came
across these words from my pastor, preached in the context of a sermon series
on parables:
- When waiting on God’s promises, we need to think in agricultural terms, not technological ones.
- Seeds do not work quickly.
- We need to be patient, humble, and submissive to God’s powerful ways while always believing.
- Don’t judge the progress of the kingdom by appearance. Don’t conclude that it is pointless.
Several of
my blog world friends have featured posts and pictures related to the season of
harvest, here and here. In this season, so much of creation seems to echo and
amplify those things God would have us see in the pages of his Holy Word.
At a time in
my life, and perhaps in yours, while waiting for the fulfillment of God’s
promises, I find great comfort seeing the world about me bearing witness to the
words of the Promise maker.
As I
mentioned, I will be away for a few days on a writing retreat. While I’m gone,
please take the opportunity to introduce yourselves to several new voices I’ve
discovered in blog world:
Patsy and
Megan @ Sunday Women: Mother and daughter blogging about what it’s like to be
married to the pastor
Sharon @ TheMoon is a Liar: Thoughts from a friend who is building her family and the
kingdom through adopting, including many with special needs
Debbie @Faith, Art, and Farming: Beautiful art, Wendell Berry quotes, reflections on
life with ADHD. What more could you want?
By the way,
I did get around to vacuuming. I can now
leave for the retreat with clear conscience, knowing the beloved Swede will be
surrounded by clean carpets.
Assuming I
get my packing done.
(I'm not really sure what the rules are for citing works of others in a blog post, but thought I ought to at least link to my pastor's sermons so I can give him credit for his fine words above)
