Lessons from a Garden 20

Lesson 20: Share the Harvest

The final lesson from my garden is to enjoy and share the harvest. As summer began to draw to a close the tomatoes began turning red, the beans were growing bigger, and the beets were rising from the earth. At least once a week we gathered something from our garden—greens from our turnip tops and beets, onions for our salad, and beans. When visitors came we liked to serve them something fresh from the garden. It was a delight to enjoy and to share with others the harvest from our backyard garden.

All of us have been blessed in many ways. These blessings are not just for ourselves. God has blessed us so that we can bless others. If God has given you money, share it with those who have none. If God has given you a house invite others to come and visit. If God has given you a talent use it to serve others. If you have an education or a car or good health enjoy them and share your blessings with others. The essence of Christianity is loving God through loving other people. God will reward those who share.

Matthew 25:40

Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.