The Hebron Herald

We've been meeting together virtually for a month now and we're slowly getting the hang of it, although I'm not sure how much shabbating Brendan is getting to do while we're Zooming!  But as handy as online meetings are nothing can beat being with everyone in person.   In a few weeks we'll be convocating for Shavuot.  It would be great if the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted by then and we can celebrate together.   The guys have been putting in the hours landscaping the front of the house so by the time we're able to get together up here at Hebron it will be looking fantastic.   Don Pedro, Pablo and Romeo the lonely ram are enjoying the first green pasture for the season.  We'll be on the lookout for a few ewes to keep him company soon now that the rains have come.   The blessing of rain in season is always a wonderful reminder that YHVH, the Maker of heaven and earth, is our provision, our joy and strength!

2020 has been a kicker so far: drought, bushfires and now a global pandemic.  Anyone would think it was the beginning of the end.... It's certainly been an opportunity for our Father to refine us and prepare us for what lies ahead, just like a good Father should.  We were unable to gather together at Hebron this year for the Passover meal because of the social isolation restrictions but we did gather online for a time.  In a few months we will be able to get together again here at Hebron and enjoy each other's company and the property.  The rains are coming so the dams will replenish, the paddocks will be green and everything will be fresh again.  The house will be filled with chatter, laughter and the sound of board games being won or lost.  I am so blessed to be able to see the transitions of seasons and experience the harsh realities of the weather.  The ferocious winds, heat, dust, weeds and flies can at times seem overwhelming but it only takes the amazing super moon

Psalm 23 YHVH  Ro-eh 1 A psalm of David.  YHVH  is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me: Your rod and Your staff comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed my head with oil, my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of  YHVH  forever. And may our Father, who cares for you and rejoices over you, be with you to protect, encourage and strengthen you.  We rise up together and bless Him! Shabbat Shalom