Ever eaten fruit that wasn’t in season? ~Bitter, sour, bland, and ultimately unsatisfying. Many of us are shifting from a busy school year into a more relaxed summer mode, and we’re wise to allow the Lord to lead us through such changes (even summer vacation) in a manner that makes us both graceful and effective in our living.
So, what does the Lord have in store for you this summer season?
- A little R&R to refresh & rejuvenate our weary souls?
- An adventuresome trip to create some life long memories and touch lives around the globe?
- An opportunity (t-i-m-e) to deepen relationships with our family and friends?
- A chance to celebrate our wonderful “one nation under God” on the 4th of July or visiting U.S.A. sights?
Here are some neat scriptures the Lord put on our hearts this week regarding the seasonal change we’re experiencing:
“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, one that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.” Ps.1:3
- The fruit of some seasons appointed by the Lord can be bitter-sweet. This is the life verse the Lord gave to us for our son Conner when he was born. We are very excited to see how the Lord’s promise is coming true as he heads of to college in the Bay Area this fall. But it’s also very bitter-sweet in that we won’t get to see him very much over the next few years, and we just love this guy sooooo much that it hurts.
"The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens me morning by morning; He awakens my ear to hear as the learned.” Is. 50:4
- How cool is this? ~A few words spoken at the right time can provide a tremendous boost to a weary brother or sister.
- But this is about their season, not ours. (~Looks like God desires us to be prepared for this every single day (24x7), through our daily quiet time.)
“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.” 2Tim. 4:2
Bear in mind, we never get a vacation from sharing the GREAT NEWS about Jesus! And why would we? This is the most exhilarating & fulfilling thing we get to do here on earth. So let’s stay sharp!
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Eccl. 3:1
- With every opportunity that presents itself, let’s learn to ask ourselves, what is “this” going to cost? (cost to my walk with Christ, cost to my relationships, cost to my health, cost to my work…) ~This way we live with minimal “if only’s”.
- Determine to embrace our present season and live life to it’s fullest for God in this particular time.
Let’s live forth His abundant life this week!
Much love,
Shaun and Betsy
