in the nearby shorn cornfield months after harvesting.
It's January 5th
and there is snow in drifts.
It appeared it was the harvester's intent
to allow the geese to feed to their heart's content
for they were busy feeding their face
as a smile appeared on my face.
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 fallen
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 widow, 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 with you.
* * * * *
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 help
setup purposely for when you need help.
It might be second-hand items given
by those who share what they've been given
coming at the 11th hour - just when you need.
You have no doubt God saw and provided your need.
Perhaps someone provided a bag of groceries
or cleaned their closet and 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 come every time at a good price - a deal.
However your leftovers come,
at some point you'll find they are welcome.
...pick up the leftover grain...
(Naomi) went out and began to glean in the fields behind the harvesters.
Ruth 2:3
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