“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)
This week we’re looking at Deuteronomy 8 as we celebrate Harvest.
This week we’re looking at Deuteronomy 8 as we celebrate Harvest. It’s a time to think about growth and pruning. In the passage, the Israelites are reminded how God sustained them through the harshness of the desert. They’re also told of the abundance he has in store for them.
If your season right now looks more like waiting in the desert than enjoying abundance, know that God is doing more than you can see. He’s working unseen, under the surface, just as seeds grow in the dark before anything shows. And if your season looks more like fig trees heavy with fruit, a life of visible abundance and growth, then this is a moment to be thankful to the one who provides.
Something I find complex about seasons in life is that several can be happening at once. We might be growing in our faith, waiting on our work, and pruning a relationship, all in the same week. In the middle of that, we have to keep looking for God. We need to stay rooted in him so we can weather whatever storms come.
So, wherever you are today, waiting, pruning, in abundance, or in decay, the invitation is the same: receive what’s given, notice who gave it, give thanks, and hold it open-handed enough to share.
