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The poet John Keats (1795 -1821) wrote in his poem about autumn ‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. It certainly has been a season of fruitfulness. You will, I am sure, have noticed the vast number of tree seeds that have fallen in recent weeks. Many fruits have had a good season. Our neighbour brought us tubs full of apples and shared them with other neighbours too as they had more apples than in previous years. We gladly accepted them as apple crumble is a firm favourite!
Harvest is an important theme in the Bible. It often represents the results of hard work, spiritual growth and God’s blessings. Just like farmers gather crops after a long growing season, the Bible talks about gathering spiritual gifts in our lives.
The farmers prepare their fields by tilling the soil and planting seeds, we too must prepare our hearts and minds. Our spiritual preparation includes consistent prayer, engaging with Scripture, and nurturing our community relationships. Through these practices, we are setting ourselves up for a bountiful spiritual harvest. It is in these moments of preparation that God can work in us, shaping our character and deepening our faith. By investing time and effort into our relationship with God, we position ourselves for His rich blessings.
Steve Beynon
