If you believe in me, I will raise you up on the last day. Do you believe in the Son of God? It is he that is speaking to you."
--Jesus
True or false: is only our brain full of things concerning Jesus, or does he dwell himself in our hearts, a learned, and ever being learned lesson, the power of our life?
Currently I am employed as a maintenance worker on a local dairy farm. Now I'm not a cow guy (and you can't make me one!), but I love the rich diversity alive on the farm. From the variety of projects to the many nationalities represented, each day provides an abundance of opportunity to hear Jesus speaking!
-George MacDonald
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Just yesterday I had a brief moment, in the midst of a flurry of activity preparing the farm for an "agri-tour", to have a meaningful conversation with a dear Mexican brother/friend. He related how he really dislikes people and tries to avoid parties the likes of which the farm was readying to host. His repulsion stems from an evil incident he encountered as a young boy.
We talked about how important it is to keep our eyes and ears focused on Jesus the author of healing, courage, kindness, forgiveness, faith, hope and love. His choosing of us and the places He strategically puts us succeeds in producing fruit in and through us. Fruit that brings His father glory! Perhaps that fruit is simply letting go of bitterness and fear. Once let go of, more fallow ground is available for a greater harvest of goodness and grace...the very essence of His Life!
In that brief moment we experienced a strengthening of the bond of love only the Savior of the world can provide to those who, regardless of skin color, nationality or social status, want the Life He freely offers!
Keep speaking Master, your servants are listening!
