Canning has
become a rare art. Few do it anymore;
however, if you can read a recipe and cook, you can turn garden vegetables into
long term pantry commodities even though there is a slight learning curve. The fruit needs to be good and not beginning
to spoil. It needs to be sterile and
clean and, once packed into the jar, sealed properly. One rotten vegetable or fruit can turn the
whole jar sour. Yet, seasoned just right
a jar of pickles, relish, or tomatoes can provide the freshest of flavors throughout
the winter.
Christians are
much the same. We are fermented with the
essence of the Spirit. We are flavored
with faith. We are sealed! We overflow with the presence of the Spice of
Life, and we need to season over time.
The Christian family needs to soak in the whole realm of seasonings,
changing the one individual into a full well-blended mixture of unity.
That being said, Christians
also need a slight learning curve. Although
sealed, we aren't immediately seasoned. We
need to delve into the scriptures to enrich our lives and learn about the full
love of Christ. We need to season
ourselves with love for others. We need
to overflow in the treasures of His promises as we join the family of His
believers and become one in Him. Only
with Christ, can we develop and provide the true flavoring needed to enrich our
lives.
