I've always thought that farming was one of the most demanding occupations that exists. Not necessarily because it is always physically demanding but because of the trust it requires. You prepare the ground, plant seeds, fertilize, and then wait. You have no control over the heat, the moisture, flooding, or winds. You don't have total control over what seeds will take root. And then the harvest comes and you work like crazy to get it in before freezing weather sets in. And then you have no control over the market.

Being a teacher or Vacation Bible School leader is a lot like farming. We know what we hope will happen, but there are a lot of things we can't control. In obedience to scripture, we just plant, fertilize as best we can and hope that faith is born. It takes a great deal of faith. This last week our VBS was one of the best ever. A lot of good planting going on. Great volunteers and a wonderful spirit among the kids. Now that it is in our re-view mirror, we'll continue to fertilize through Bible study and youth group, but beyond that we pray and wait.