THE farmers are gathering in the harvest. The horses and colt are grateful for the shade of the tree. They are resting, for their work is not done. Soon they must pull the load home to the barnyard and then return to the fields.
There is much more grain to be cut down before the day is over.
The fields of waving grain make us think of the words of the Lord, “Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die it abideth alone. But if it die it bringeth forth much fruit.” John 12:2424Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (John 12:24).
The seed is buried in the earth, the root goes down, the stem comes up, grows and grows until the harvest, when many grains are reaped from the one stalk, and all from the one tiny seed that was placed in the ground.
Yes, Jesus the Son of God died, the Just for the unjust, went down into the grave but He rose again, burst the bands of death and is now seated at the right hand of God, bringing many sons unto glory. The Lord says, “Behold, I and the children which God hath given Me.” Heb. 2:1313And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. (Hebrews 2:13).
Christ is risen so He is the first fruits of them that slept.
It is near harvest time now, but there is a greater harvest coming. The earth is ripe for it, so let us each be up and doing the work of the Lord. At the end, when the sharp sickle is thrust in, may each reader be found at home in glory, forever with the Lord. Working time will then be over.
ML 09/19/1909