Former and the Latter Rains

As with the rest of the nation, the rains were slow in coming this autumn but this week we have received a healthy amount of rain and the trees and paddocks are responding well. So far this month we have received 32.8mm - praise Yehovah!

The top dam beginning to fill

I took advantage of the start of the rains and planted the dozen young capers we bought, so it will be interesting to see how they settle in and develop next season. I've also got about 50 lucerne seedlings to plant out, which I'll begin next weekend. The progressive plantings of trees, either for shade, shelter or harvest, will be an ongoing activity but one that is immensely rewarding. Long range forecasts suggest that we should receive normal rainfall this winter, which will refill both dams and give all the trees much needed rejuvenation.

Tomorrow we celebrate the feast of Shavuot with like-minded followers of Yeshua in the city. It is the wisdom of Yehovah to stipulate that we come together to celebrate this annual feast. As we worship Him in spirit and in truth, observing the moedim, rejoicing in His redemption and coming together in gratitude, we bring honour to His Name.

As each new day brings us closer to the time when Messiah Yeshua comes again to rule and reign in righteousness, may it find us faithful, encouraged and standing on the Rock.

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