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Solitude and Shalom

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2020 has brought us reminders that man is not in control of  time, circumstance or creation.  YHVH is humanity's Abba Father, whether they recognise Him or not, and the Word that He has given us is living and a light to guide, encourage and draw us back to Himself.  
This is why we don't fear or worry when fires, floods or disease sweep across our world.  Concerned and cautious, yes, but fearful and anxious, no.  He is our Rock and the people He has placed us with as family and community is a source of encouragement and sustenance.  
The government is currently restricting gatherings due to the COVID-19 concerns so we are prevented from gathering at Shekem or Hebron at the moment.  Much can be said about that but probably for another time.  

 There has been quite a bit happening at Hebron so I have resurrected the Hebron Herald to keep you up to date.  The gates are always open and the homestead always available so if you want to head up for a day, or a couple of days, you don't need to wait until the gathering restrictions are over - you can have the place to yourself.  
The last few weeks John, Neal, Brendan and Rob have been doing the preparatory landscaping for our front lawn.  Many hours of tractor work, tonnes of topsoil and irrigation have been invested in and the area is now ready for the grass to be laid this week. I can't tell you how excited we are about this project!
It will be so lovely and help hugely in keeping the dust and sand away from the house. 
Hebron has the potential to provide not only accommodation but also  be a food supply for when times become increasingly more difficult.  We will be installing an aquaponics system which will be much more efficient than garden beds due to the harsh climate we experience up here.  This is Brendan's specialty and I'm looking forward to seeing that project begin.
We sold all our flock last year because of the dry conditions, but we did keep the two alpacas and the ram.  This allowed the pastures to seed and once the rains come the paddocks will be able to sustain a small flock again.  
But the main purpose of Hebron is you - the community and fellow sojourners of Messiah coming together to worship and observe the moedim.  We are blessed beyond words to have each other and this property.  I see a day ahead where many people who are travelling the ancient paths will come to celebrate Sukkot.  They will be times of joy, praise and the Torah being taught.  
Shalom and I look forward to being with you all again.

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