Organic Church: Harvest Time

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Farmers along the Central Coast of California are hiring extra hands to get the harvest collected, packed, and processed. Tractors and harvesters are driving on the roads like regular cars and the foliage is changing color. Harvest time in Paso Robles is picturesque and festive. The leaves of the trees and vines change from a lush fertile green to deep reds, muted purples, burnt oranges, pale yellows and a host of combinations. A festival of color: Creation'’s way of celebrating the harvest.

The earth must look like that to the Lord of the Harvest. Jesus is probably looking down to this earth and thinking. . . “Open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for the harvest!” (John 4:35) He is out searching for people who are willing to work with Him to harvest our community, our neighbors, or our coworkers. The Lord of the Harvest will teach us the necessary skills. We just need to be willing and teachable to participate in the Harvest. We need to be available!

The Lord is nudging people to participate in the harvest of souls. I would love to talk with you about what the Holy Spirit is speaking to your heart. If your heart is burning with an idea of starting something small in your home or a local community here along the Central Coast of California, please email me at billr@efcsw.org . Let'’s take a look at the field where the Lord of the Harvest wants you to prepare the soil and tend to the plant growth. It may be time to start planting the field for next season harvest!