Editing Vol V, getting it ready for publication. Thought I would share this story, which is a true story.
LEFTOVERS
Today I saw a flock of Canadian geese feasting
in the nearby shorn cornfield months after harvesting.
It's January 5th
and there are snowdrifts.
It appeared it was the harvester's intent
to allow these geese to feed to their heart's content
for these geese were busy feeding their face
as a smile appeared on my countenance.
These stately geese
did not lease.
Their food was free
to gather, you see.
They were quite content
with food heaven-sent
for it was a gift from God this day -
a brisk January day.
The leftover field corn that had fallen
was as if a blessing from God had befallen
for God does provide for all His creatures.
Sometimes His provision is leftovers.
I was reminded of the story where the harvesters
in the Old Testament were instructed to leave leftovers
for the poor, the widows, and the fatherless to glean.
This was a commandment the harvesters esteemed.
Many were blessed by this practice for life is sometimes cruel.
There will always be the poor, the widows, the fatherless who
need encouragement from those who
gladly share what they have, it's true.
* * * * *
Nothing in life is certain
except for one's salvation.
Consider this this new year: you never know when you might lose your health.
If you lose your health, it undoubtedly will affect your wealth.
Where once before you considered yourself independent,
now you might rely on another as a dependent.
It might be the government's assistance
set up purposely for when you need deliverance.
It might be second-hand items given
by those who share with a heartfelt donation
coming at the 11th hour – just when you need.
You have no doubt God saw then provided with their good deed.
Perhaps someone provided a bag of groceries
or cleaned their closet then blessed you abundantly.
These "leftovers" were meant to bless you
and show you God provides for you.
Traditionally you think of leftovers after a meal.
These leftovers stretch your pennies into dollars – a deal.
However your leftovers come,
at some point you'll find they are welcome.
...pick up the leftover grain...
(Ruth) went out and began to glean in the fields
behind the harvesters.
Ruth 2:2-3a
They all ate and were satisfied.
Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls
of broken pieces that were left over.
Matthew 15:37
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