Fruits.

 Fruits.

 

Of all the things which appeal to us for our eating pleasure, it seems the best ones are fruits. They are sweet or tangy or something appealing. We learn to eat different things as children, but not everything appeals to us naturally. Applesauce is one of the first fruits to give a little one along with bananas or something not too strong tasting. We develop tastes for different things as we grow up. In Texas, it seems most children learn to love barbeque at a young age. And not yet have we ever heard of a child or other critter turn down bacon! Blueberries, strawberries, grapes, and other small pieces of fruit have to be given in bits so a child does not choke on it. Anything can be consumed to excess or in too large of a serving. Even a large piece of bacon could choke a child. We just have to use some measure of care about what we give a child.

 

Did you ever think that sometimes we bite off more than we can chew in life? Thinking about the folks who have won lotteries and what sometimes happens in those situations. With money, a good advisor helps a person not overstep boundaries of common sense, but even then, a person can lose perspective quickly. Expecting someone else to like what we think we want can be just as backwards as anything. It might be rather hard to try to do things for others that would please them just because something would please us. We expect others to have the same desires or expectations. One man said that he would give up all his riches to be loved for himself. How many marriages have failed despite riches. We think if we have enough money, things should be perfect. Love should be there. But sometimes—even often—nothing could be further from the truth.

 

Have you ever admired someone for their character traits more than for their reputation or their standing in the community? How often do you meet up with someone who is truly honest? Have you met a generous person who is not giving things away just to be seen? Sometimes the kindest people are the ones who are the quietest about the way they live their lives. They are not quick to be judgmental. They listen; they are helpful without being showy. They show their love for God through their kindnesses to others.

 

Thinking about those fruits again. God says He loves a cheerful giver. Think of all the fruits that He has given us—and we are not talking here about peaches and pears. We are talking about doing the will of God—from the heart. “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord.” (Eph. 6:8)

 

Leave behind those unfair treatments you feel you have endured and look forward to doing what is right in the eyes of God. Your fruit, your bacon, should be a savor to mankind and to God.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.