‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV — We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.‬‬

Each tobacco harvest would cure for seven days before being replaced by the next batch. This would continue each week during the harvest season.  

In today’s verse, we are reminded to be thankful for our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. The next time we go to the grocery store to buy our produce, meat, dairy, or grain, let’s be reminded to thank our farmers and their families. When we sit down to bless our food, ask God to bless the farmers who provided our meals.

When asked what harvest means, a friend who is a farmer responded: “Through my ups and downs, the highs and lows, the rain and drought, a time to finally gather up what the Lord blessed me with to put in safekeeping. Alongside my family take all the lessons learned and move eagerly into next year with the wisdom and faith gained.”

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for the farmers who put their faith in You and their love into the land. I ask that You bless our farmers and their families for their continued sacrifices so that I can have food on my table. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.