We hear a very short two-verse reading
from the prophet Isaiah today. We hear
from Isaiah a lot in the seasons of preparation of Lent and Advent, since the
prophecies from this prophet often foreshadow events that will later occur in
the life of Jesus. Our region of the
Mississippi Delta is known for its rich farmland. And I have been told that some of the finest
farmers in the entire Delta are right here in our own parish. So, our analogy in Isaiah about how the snow
and the rain hit the soil so that seeds and grains will burst forth in the
fields, producing bread for those who are hungry. God’s word is supposed to do the same in our
lives. It is not supposed to return to
God with empty promises, but rather to accomplish the purposes for which he
sent it to earth.
What purpose does God have for us this
Lenten season? How is God calling out to
us during this holy season? What seeds
are being planted in our lives? These
are good questions for us today as we hear this very brief message from the
prophet Isaiah. Just as we are hoping
for a good planting season and harvest for our farmers this year in the Delta,
we are hoping for a good Lenten season for us that will produce a bountiful
harvest in our own lives.
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