foreshadowing

Preparing for planting is not an easy task. The soil must be right before the seeds will grow. The trash and huge rocks must be removed. The ground must be tilled and fertilized. The rain must come and water the dry soil. The earthworms must move-in and work their magic. The rows must be finely tuned. The soil is now ready.

Today – we finally planted the beginnings of the GOG (Garden at Oak Grove). Transferring the flowers, tomato and jalapeño plants, basil, clove and oxalis proved to be a joyful adventure. The “work” of planting quickly became the hope of the future. We were all excited for the plants to grow and hopefully yield a small crop. The preparation, when met with possibility of growth, becomes totally worth it. Though only the beginning as seeds and small plants now find their place in the ground, we will continue to work the land and provide for the crop. And the Lord will make it grow.

Today, I couldn’t help but think of the upcoming fall. As we prepare for “a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor,” no doubt that the initial planting will be joyfully hopeful as our present preparation meets the future possibility of watching God grow the seed.