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Planting Seeds of Faith in God’s Garden…
There are gardens, then there is the Garden of the LORD…
Shalom!
“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) I hope King Solomon will not be upset with me if I disagree with him. He writes there is nothing new under the sun, but what about this? “This came from the LORD; it is wondrous in our sight. This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:23–24)
The problem with nothing new under the sun is today is a new day. There has never been a April 25, 2018 and there will never be another either. “This is the day the LORD has made…” While it is true today holds some old “stuff” it is also a treasure hold of new experiences, new adventures, new “stuff.” Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Will today be the day when your prayers are answered? Will today be the day you find yourself finding a new career? Will today be the day you find yourself facing a storm thrust on you? Will today be the day when the LORD takes you home? Today is a day of endless possibilities as we look to God for the life coming forth out of the unknown.
One of the problems with today is it is not enough. We need tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day. The problem with that is there may not be a next day. While the possibilities of the next day are as endless as today the next day is not a sure thing. Like Jesus said, “Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34) And this, “,,,on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)
Do you remember the song “One day at a time sweet Jesus that’s all I am asking from you.”? Better advice has never been given especially in a world that is racing faster than a New York minute! One of the beauties of a garden is time seems to slow down allowing us to slow ourselves down and “smell the roses” taking time to be with God, to be still, to listen, to experience the endless possibilities He as prepared for us.
I come to the Glory Seed Garden alone, while the dew is still on the ground, and the voice I hear falling on my ear is the Word of God talking to me.
God is not only the Author of new days, He is also the Author of new “stuff” live in today yet do not anticipate what has not happened yet, God is also the God of Surprises!
Grace and PEACE,
Gary
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Unless otherwise stated all scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from Christian Standard Bible, Copyright 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible and CSB are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
Planting Seeds of Faith in God’s Garden…
There are gardens, then there is the Garden of the LORD…
Shalom!
“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) I hope King Solomon will not be upset with me if I disagree with him. He writes there is nothing new under the sun, but what about this? “This came from the LORD; it is wondrous in our sight. This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:23–24)
The problem with nothing new under the sun is today is a new day. There has never been a April 25, 2018 and there will never be another either. “This is the day the LORD has made…” While it is true today holds some old “stuff” it is also a treasure hold of new experiences, new adventures, new “stuff.” Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Will today be the day when your prayers are answered? Will today be the day you find yourself finding a new career? Will today be the day you find yourself facing a storm thrust on you? Will today be the day when the LORD takes you home? Today is a day of endless possibilities as we look to God for the life coming forth out of the unknown.
One of the problems with today is it is not enough. We need tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day. The problem with that is there may not be a next day. While the possibilities of the next day are as endless as today the next day is not a sure thing. Like Jesus said, “Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34) And this, “,,,on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)
Do you remember the song “One day at a time sweet Jesus that’s all I am asking from you.”? Better advice has never been given especially in a world that is racing faster than a New York minute! One of the beauties of a garden is time seems to slow down allowing us to slow ourselves down and “smell the roses” taking time to be with God, to be still, to listen, to experience the endless possibilities He as prepared for us.
I come to the Glory Seed Garden alone, while the dew is still on the ground, and the voice I hear falling on my ear is the Word of God talking to me.
God is not only the Author of new days, He is also the Author of new “stuff” live in today yet do not anticipate what has not happened yet, God is also the God of Surprises!
Jesus… Don’t face the future without Him!
Grace and PEACE,
Gary
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Note: Should you want to go back and review this Glory Seed or if you would like to subscribe so you can receive them in your email you can do so by clicking on this link: Glory Seed Devotional Blog.
If you would like inspirational music playing as you read this Glory Seed may I suggest clicking on this link: http://www.abidingradio.org/listen/
Unless otherwise stated all scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from Christian Standard Bible, Copyright 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible and CSB are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
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