Parables and Allegories

The Earth is a Garden*
Hover your cursor over the precious "gem" icon Revelation 21:11 to read the Bible verse

The earth is a garden Matthew 13:38 and we are the laborers.Luke 10:2 We were commissioned by our Father, who is the Master Husbandman, John 15:1 and are assisted by our elder brother, Jesus Christ, John 15:5 who is the first fruit, 1 Corinthians 15:23 and Lord of the harvest.Matthew 9:38 Despite the dangers we face,Luke 10:3 and the tears we shed,Psalm 126:6 we have hope,1 Corinthians 9:10 for we are promised that, if we plant good seed,Luke 8:11 Galatians 6:7-8 25 and ask for and follow our Lord’s advice,John 15:7 we will rejoice, Psalm 126:6 and God will be glorified, John 15:8 at the abundance of fruit produced.Matthew 13:23

Not knowing the best planting times, we increase our odds by planting both in the morning and afternoon.Eccl 11:6 We work in the light and heat of the sun.Ecclesiastes 11:7 for we know the night is coming when we cannot work.John 9:4 We grow both flowers and fruits. The flowers bring us daily joy, Isaiah 35:1-2 and our fruits, if we sow in peace James 3:18 and endure difficult discipline Hebrews 12:11 will be righteousness Philippians 1:11 and praise, Isaiah 61:11 which The Lord will gather when He comes with His sickle Revelation 14:14 to harvest the earth. Revelation 14:16 At that same time the weeds will be cut and cast into the fire. Revelation 14:18 Matthew 13:40

For a good harvest, we follow the principles of gardening which we learn from staying close to the Lord. John 15:3 John 15:5 The more we plant, the more we harvest.2 Corinthians 9:6 We do not plant when a strong wind is blowing, or we might just reap a whirlwind. Hosea 8:7 We avoid hard packed soil,Mark 4:3-4 Mark 4:14-15 stony ground, Mark 4:5-6 4:16-17 thistles Mark 4:7 4:18-19 and thorns. Luke 8:14 We watch closely lest an enemy plant weeds.Matthew 13:27-28

We are dependent upon the Lord for water. He sends the rain,Hosea 6:3 Joel 2:23 and, to the compassionate, He provides an ever bubbling spring with miracle water that causes all it touches to flourish.Isaiah 58:10-11

Pest control is a major concern, but when we turn to the Lord for help, Joel 2:12 He will repair the damage.Joel 2:25 26 When our plants seem unproductive Luke 13:6-7 the Lord encourages us to be patient , shows us how to loosen the soil and how to fertilize them generously. Luke 13:8 Actually, if we ask, He takes over, uproots the weeds, Matthew 15:13 John 15:2 and sends the rains.Hosea 10:12 Thus, when the garden flourishes Joel 2:18-19 22 He gets the glory. Joel 2:26 27

There may be times when our garden is a total failure! The trees and vines are barren, and there is no food, Habakkuk 3:17 but if we take heart and trust the Lord, Habakkuk 3:18 He will give us hind’s feet to climb to higher places Habakkuk 3:19 where, if we endure and do not cave in to weariness, Galatians 6:9 the harvest will be salvation Galatians 6:8 and the sowers and reapers will rejoice together. John 4:36

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*Help Appreciated: The analogy, "Earth is a Garden" is still in the making. I am having loads of fun adding new thoughts as I discover them. There are many facets of gardening that do not immediately come to mind. You may think of some I have missed. Feel free to email me. My name is Beverly. My address is my name @forwardmoving.com. Eager to hear.

A Hymn:
I Come to the Garden

I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses.
Refrain
     And He walks with me,
     And He talks with me,
     And He tells me I am His own;
     And the joy we share as we tarry there,
     None other has ever known.

He speaks, and the sound of His voice,
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
Refrain

I’d stay in the garden with Him
Though the night around me be falling,
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling.
Refrain

Recommended Books:
Modern Parables by Morris Venden, Pacific Press, 1998

A compilations of delightful parables making the Christian experience more understandable.

Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard. Christian Literature Crusade, 1955

The allegorical story of a young woman named Much Afraid, and her journey away from her Fearing family and into the High Places of the Shepherd.

Watch
My Garden Grow.

May 27, 2913: I call this contraption a bunny (and crow) out fence. We love to share with those in need, but the deer, racoons, skunks, bunnies, crows and squirrels have enough in the woods behind us and are not in need!

By the end of the summer we expect to harvest kale, eggplant, cabbage, lettuce, cilantro, parsley, basil, cayenne pepper, green pepper, and yellow pepper.

This garden is a joint effort of myself, my dear husband, and our loving Father God, our Creator/Sustainer.

Allegories & Parables