Who KNEW that we had peaches and apples grown here???? Having grown up in Georgia, I am familiar with peaches! I love peaches and have enjoyed picking them most of my life. There is nothing like a fresh picked, tree ripened peach!
God is so amazing! At a time when I am missing those things that are familiar, not really "homesick", but just sort of desiring something ordinary from my past - God surprises me with a bountiful supply of fresh, tree ripened peaches!
Not only peaches, but also "home grown" Granny Smith apples. I didn't grow up with apples, but I do love them and especially the tart Granny Smith.
I learned something valuable. God gives us the desires of our heart. He pours out blessings on us so great that we cannot contain them (I am looking for someone to share my bounty). He allows us to enjoy the things of our past, but also draws us into the present with promises of the future.
I don't want to be like the Israelites who wanted to go back to Egypt and slavery just for the leeks and garlic - or maybe it is peaches and fresh seafood... We learn that we can still have the things we love, but we don't need to allow them to become idols or something to make us unhappy where we are.
God desires to bless us, He cares about our needs and our wants. Just like as parents, we love to bless our children and see them happy and have their needs and desires fulfilled. How much more, God does... Jesus says, that if we, being carnal and evil want to bless our children, how much MORE can and will our loving Father - who is perfect in love and totally unlimited - bless and care for us???? (of course, that is a "merrie" version)
I hope that today we will be more aware of the blessings that surround us and be open to sharing them with others.... want some peaches????
8 comments:
I do! I want some peaches...yummy :)I just bought a few this morning at the store..but it's not the same as fresh picked ones.
yeah.... they ARE good! Come on down and get some, I have plenty!
It's funny. I've lived in GA for almost 14 years and ate a lot more peaches when I lived in Southern California. Doesn't make sense. But they sure sound good.
Could you send some to GA?
gay says...
peaches are very good, but eating peach ice cream on a hot July afternoon in south Georgia while you watch the deer eat corn and black cherries a few yards from your back porch and while the humming birds buzz your head as they zip from feeder to feeder is a gift from God.
Yes! peach ice cream is def a gift from God!
the finchers would like to know if you might like a porkchop to go along with those peaches
lol... I'd LOVE one of your pork chops!!! Now, that would be a gift from God! (and you)
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