September is rolling on again, isn’t it?
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As well as taking notice of the calendar, there are lots of happenings which give us reminders of the change of seasons.
The hours of daylight are becoming noticeably longer, the days and nights are warming up and there are many blossoms and green shoots on lots of plants.
The appearance of blossoms and shoots give us the hope of growth and new life.
The blossoms and growth give us great delight and pleasure, don’t they?
Whether it’s beautiful blooms or delights for us to eat, we all enjoy the benefits of these developments.
Delights are also enjoyed when we see children growing and developing.
Children, given the right environment of careful nurture, learn very quickly from their surroundings.
To see young children developing their vocabulary, patterns of behaviour and personality is a very special delight, isn’t it?
As I read the Bible, I read of God being a loving and caring father who wants to see us all become mature children who are members of His family.
When people follow God’s pattern of living this is seen by us producing; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control.
As these attributes become evident in us, it gives God great delight.
As we spend time wanting to learn about God and His love, we will show these more and more.
Another benefit is of us being caring and loving to those around us.
Let’s take time to soak up God’s love and let others see God at work in and through us.
Brian Dixon
Eden Church of Christ
Phone 6496 3367