Have you ever stood & watched a Bee shopping for nectar & really observed what she does, how she chooses just the right flower? You may be surprised at the wisdom of what you observe & the lesson for us all…as I did this morning!
Welcome my friend, come on in & join me for a lovely time of serenity & encouragement in this crazy upturned world at the moment…
I have the table all laid with my best blue & white china for our time together & have picked some delightful Camellias from our tree, as pictured, to adorn the table!
We have a Lady Grey tea blend or coffee, if you prefer, & a slice of freshly baked banana bread with butter melting upon its deliciousness.
The act of giving
This morning I had just finished hanging our freshly washed linen on the clothes line to dry in the warm sunshine, as we do here in Australia. When I noticed our Camellia tree laden with blooms, many already fallen to the ground.
It’s positioned more down the side of our property then right in the backyard, so I hadn’t noticed its blooms till then.
Having time, I walked over to enjoy the magnificence of these blooms & their beautiful fragrance, when I observed a honey bee hovering nearby. She hovered over one bloom, then the next & so on until she found just the right bloom to land upon & started gathering its nectar.
And as she climbed all over this bloom seeking just the right amount of nectar, she also imparted little exchanges of pollen that were attached to her little basket on her legs.
And it hit me…
She wasn’t just gathering, she was also giving…
She was pollinating the tree as she was gathering nectar for her bee family! Assuring next seasons supply, not just for her friends & family but for all the other creatures that use the tree for their sustenance, home & protection!
I thought about how she wasn’t anxious about gathering more then she needed, for her Creator had already organized next seasons supply through her pollen exchange without her knowledge or awareness!
The following came to mind;
“Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself…”
Matthew 6: 34a
How will tomorrow care for itself?
We are told that God’s supply is new every morning. He is well aware of our needs & He is already supplying for our next season even before we’re aware of it. For His loving kindnesses never cease! Lamentations 3: 22-23
The temptation is to be anxious in the overwhelm
I shared last week that professionally I have observed some concerning behavior since the pandemic, fear & panic at one swing of the pendulum & a cavalier complacency at the other end…Both extremes aren’t good.
However, I have also seen & experienced kindness, concern & calm in this time which is the key.
Here in Australia, during the Pandemic, as in most countries, hundreds of thousands became unemployed overnight lining up for help. When a kind person anonymously paid a cafe owner near to one of these scenes to supply every person in the line across the road with a hot cup of coffee as they waited!
Another restaurant owner, who could only offer take aways used his supplies to offer free takeaway soup & garlic bread for everyone, without an agenda!
Other café owners delivered free meals to the aged in the community who were in isolation.
This is kindness personified…looking after our fellow man in the strangest of times.
Let us focus on the beauty surrounding us, knowing that God has this season & the next is already supplied for with beautiful blooms full of the sweet nectar of His kindnesses & the heady fragrance of His peace & serenity.
Until next time,
Jennifer
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Psalm 46:1-11 “God is our refuge and strength, a present help in times of trouble. …” Your post is just the reminder I needed to read and meditate upon Psalm 46.Our God is an awesome who works in and through His people to provide help and hope when we so need it. ❤ Blessings and love, Jennifer! xo
That He is Bette! Lovely to have you drop by, it’s always a joy to have you here sweet friend ♥
Bees are lovely creatures 🐝 💖
That they are! Lovely having you join me in a cuppa. 😀
I love this visual of the bee. Very memorable! Thank you!
You’re most welcome Valerie! She was such a delight to watch & photograph. 😀
Who knew that one little “bee” would teach such an important lesson on give and take. The panic that ensued at the beginning of the pandemic has subsided somewhat and I believe people are discovering new ways to be neighborly.
Yes, its my similar here Mary, lovely acts of kindness to others. Although we still have some hoarding going on which is rather a new & sad phenomenon here in Australia.
I love this post so much, Jennifer! I had never considered the kindness of a bee, although I had never really observed them before either. But isn’t our God wonderful? It never ceases to amaze me how all of His creation works to remind us that we truly just need to rely on Him.
You’re welcome Wendy, He indeed is wonderful & never ceases to amaze us through His creation 😀
There are some beautiful examples of kindness in the midst of all this! And I’m glad you had friends to give you toilet paper – that must be one of the greatest signs of kindness as I have hardly seen any in the shops here in the last three weeks! 🙂
Yes, it’s been the same here in Australia Lesley.
Lovely to read. On Instagram there are accounts that focus only on good news and they’re so incredibly heartwarming; a great reminder that there are people in this world that still embrace humanity. Wishing you and yours a peaceful day 🌸
Thank you Mishka, Kindness goes a long way to make challenging times less challenging doesn’t it… 😀
Scripture has been a real sustaining force for me right now. I realize there is nothing happening that humankind hasn’t faced before and the Bible speaks to that truth.
Yes, I agree His Word is a great comfort in these strange times that we are facing Elizabeth…It’s comforting to know that He knows the outcome & He is sustaining each of us as we traverse this time 🙂
As a nun friend said to me “God is in this mess!” I find that reassuring.
I can just imagine you sitting in your garden watching the honeybee and thinking…The verse from Matthew is perfect for us to meditate on during these days of crisis. We do need to reflect God’s kindness and compassion to each other always, but especially now. Wonderful post, Jennifer!
Thank you Laurie! It was a delightful moment in the warm sunshine with the Lord & His creation 😀
Bees are such wonderful creatures. We used to keep a couple of hives, and we miss “the girls.”
We had some hives on the farm but we didn’t care for them as they were aggisted & the owner did their regular care. We enjoyed their gift of fresh honey though 😀
Jennifer, it seems the same problems we have, so do you. Toilet tissue is a rare find these days, I have yet to figure why. It can be a very frightening time, but I know that God has not forgotten or abandoned us. Thank you for this wonderful time with you as you so generously impart wisdom through God’s word. God bless you dear one♥️
Thank you Pam, yes we can’t figure it out either! Such a strange phenomenon! Always lovely to spend time with you too sweet friend ♥