Harvest Time

 

Several months ago, I came across a farmer bringing in his crop of wheat. Here we see a combine being used to cut the wheat. It is a lot of work. The Farmer needs help in bring in the crop. He uses different people using different machines.

This can be used as a metaphor to denote several things. The first of which different people have different talents. Yet, when they pull together using their different talents that the crop is brought in.

Here we have a Tractor pulling a Trailer. It is used to pull up next to the combine as it is cutting wheat. It is designed so that the combine doesn't have to leave the field. This allows the combine to transfer the wheat to this trailer. This is then taken to an awaiting truck.

Here is a prime example of what I am referring to. The Combine is continuing to cut wheat, but is transferring the load off so that it can be taken to an awaiting Truck.

Here we have that same trailer with its precious commodity transferring the wheat to an awaiting truck. The truck will then take it further for processing.

An up close examination of the wheat reveals several things. Do you notice the stalks that are standing straight and erect? Do you notice those stalks that are slight bent over?

This is a good example of the "Wheat and the Tare" parable as told by Yeshua. Those standing erect could be considered the Tares. They also could be considered the immature. As they mature they start to bend. Thus, the advice given by Yeshua is wise. For in taking out the Tares, you could be taking out the immature who need time to grow.

Look at how beautiful the mature wheat stalk looks? It is ready for harvesting! So when the time of harvesting is at hand. Those that remain "Tares" have been given enough time  to mature and to grow.

The Harvest is done. The Crop is brought in. Now the Combine needs some attention. The servant gets attended to after the harvest season.












Sincerely,

David A. Kitchens