‭‭Psalms‬ ‭19‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬ — The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Last week Deborah talked about seasons. As I pondered the questions, I thought about Fall in upstate South Carolina. Apple picking, pumpkin carving, seeing the leaves change, are a few of my favorites. This past year we have been blessed with visiting our son in Clemson, South Carolina throughout the different seasons. On a recent trip, we had the pleasure of touring the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum. We were intrigued to see the tobacco exhibit since my husband’s family farmed tobacco for their livelihood.

According to Merriam-Webster, harvest is a season for gathering crops. Suckerin is a part of the harvest process, where suckers are removed from the tobacco plants so the existing leaves remain healthy and discourage new growth. Let’s think about that process in comparison with our own spiritual journey. 

In reading today’s key verse, I want us to get back to simplicity. God’s word is refreshing for our souls. He has already given us a foundation to live by. We as humans tend to complicate life. Although farming itself was and still isn’t simple, the farmers kept things simple by following a trustworthy process. We too should keep things simple by following God’s word for He is trustworthy.

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for our farmers and their families that still provide for us today. I pray that You bless them with an abundant harvest. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.