Recently we made a weekend bike trip to
Maggie Valley, NC with some friends. The weather was perfect, even
unseasonably warm for late October. No matter how many autumns I have
seen, each one has its own distinctive way of changing colors. The
yellows, reds, oranges, and purples are a reminder each year of the
creative palette of our awesome God. It's amazing how much He gives
us to enjoy.He didn't have to create different
trees, plants, or food for us, but He did because He wants us to have
every aspect of His goodness.
We stayed at Lake Junaluska, a
beautiful conference center in Waynesville. Above the lake sits a large cross that
is lighted at night. Behind the cross the bright full moon was
shining over the water. But in the picture, as you can see, the cross
looks as if it is suspended in the air in front of the moon.
As we traveled back toward home, we
passed a large field full of ripe cotton bolls. As far as the eye
could see, it was solid white. It reminded me of the verse when Jesus
was telling his disciples, “look at the fields for they are
already white for harvest” (John 4:35). It made me more aware of
the importance of bringing that harvest in and what my part is in
that labor. Because we have received so much from our Lord, the best
thing we can do for others is share that abundance with them.
Fall harvest is upon us in more ways
than one. The cotton fields, apples, pumpkins, cabbages and all other
fall vegetables are ready to harvest—but so is the world.
The cross shining over the water
reminds me of His love and sacrifice, and the white cotton fields are
people waiting to receive it.
Let's bring in the harvest.
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