Bloom

We have an orchid, and it is thriving! I take absolutely no credit for how it has repeatedly bloomed - right now, it has three blooms! Mister Bill has potted and re-potted it, misted it regularly, maintained the right sunlight and room temperature; by its blooms, I conclude the orchid loves the attention! Ecclesiastes 3:13 (NASB) says, "I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one's lifetime; moreover, that every man who eats and drinks sees good in all his labor - it is the gift of God." We are created to be fruitful - joyfully engaged in imitating the goodness of The Father! The Book of Ecclesiastes begins by making us consider the vain things we too often pursue with no return on the energy, time and resources invested. I heard an old preacher call it "plowing water" ... senseless. In the beginning God created all things with the capacity to multiply themselves, to bear fruit ... trees, shrubs, birds, beasts, humans ... not to live independently of Him but to the praise of His glory. Ecclesiastes ends this way: "The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person." (13:13 NASB). I've heard it said we are to "bloom where we're planted" - I like that because it speaks of a fruitful life in all circumstances of life; a life that is revealing the God-given nature within those who love The Lord. Here's some good counsel ... bloom.