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Shabbat Shalom

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Closing the door on the week that has been
Entering into Shabbat's shalom
Opening my heart to the rest that You bring
Your yoke is easy, your burden is light


This week was rather momentous as I discovered the pine nut trees I planted 7 years ago have produced their first baby pine cones.  Within a couple of years we'll be producing our own supply of pine nuts.


Over the last few weeks Neal, Trevor, Brendan and Chris have all put in some extra time to get on top of the chores and the place is looking terrific for it.  The orchard is now fully irrigated and ready for summer and another load has gone to the tip.  As Brendan said the other day, "it's great to be doing pre-emptive chores rather than crises management".  I for one am looking forward to spending this summer doing things other than fixing water leaks!

Today I fertilised and weeded the capers, which gave me an opportunity to check out how they're going.  Most of them were exhibiting some signs of spring growth so I'm hoping that after today's water and fertiliser they will boom away this season.  


As I spent time in the caper patch it gave me a few hours to ponder and reflect, as well as be very grateful for the weed mat and gravel, which makes a huge difference!  (must finish laying this down next weekend)  I was thinking about the difference of labouring as a servant and labouring as a son/heir and the pride and satisfaction that comes from being a trusted family member of YHVH.  As we journey this path together it's a wonderful thing to be able to work shoulder to shoulder, trowel by trowel, with fellow heirs of the promise.  We are able to encourage each other in the faith, share the joys and struggles and give a gentle nudge when we need it.

 As we near the end of the 8th year here at Hebron it's wonderful to see how the property has developed and the small incremental preparations for the future, however, it's the development of community that is the more significant.  YHVH is maturing, growing and nurturing this little group and I look forward to seeing how it all looks in another 8 years' time.

May you be blessed in Yeshua this sabbath.


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