Sometimes, the passing of time scares me. I realize my time on earth is closing in on the last act.
Today I read from the Old Testament:
I repeat, be strong and brave!
Don’t be afraid and don’t panic,
for I, the LORD your God, am with you in all you do.
Joshua 1:9
I can take heart from that verse, because it is full of promise and hope. What does it say?
- Be strong.
- Be brave.
- Don’t’ be afraid and don’t panic.
The best part, though is the last phrase:
….for I, the LORD your God, am with you in all you do.
Is He your God? If He is, then He’s with you and you can be strong. Brave. Not be afraid or panic.
It’s up to you to reach for that source of strength that is promised to you.
Yesterday I walked through my neighborhood and was rewarded with something I’d not seen in Washington. A persimmon tree! The fruit was hanging there, waiting to be picked. I hope the people who live there enjoy the fruit. It looked luscious, the bright orange fruit hanging on the bare branches. I hope they know they have a rare treasure right there.
Persimmon Tree, ripe with harvest.
Just like that persimmon tree in my neighbor’s yard, a rare treasure, just waiting to be picked, we should enjoy the promise of God, along with His commands:
Be Strong
Be Brave.
Don’t be afraid and panic.
And the promise:
I am with you.
Pick the fruit. It’s right there, ready for you to enjoy.
It’s ripe for the picking.
Your comment about the persimmon tree was interesting. Our son, Russ, has a persimmon tree and every year he sends us Omahans a couple of boxes. I just ate the last of mine. They are so delicious! Speaking of fruit, I often think of the pear tree you had at Brush Prairie. I believe they were Bartlett pears and were delicisious.
Aunt Ruth
Yes, it was a Bartlett pear tree and I agree, they were delicious. I still think the Barlett variety is the best tasting of all the many types of pears. Thanks for reading! Love you!
Enjoyed this so much! My mother used to make a persimmon cake and it was delicious…..reminds me of her.. Thanks Shirley!
Hmmmmm. Persimmon cake. Interesting! Hugs, friend!
As always, your words of encouragement and truth are inspiring. Thanks, dear friend.
So glad my words are encouraging to you, dear Susan. Though we don’t see each other very often, there’s that connection of friendship we shared so many years ago. Hugs to you!