Hunting with Mike

The last time I was at my hunting spot; I walked the perimeter of the property looking for scrapes. I came across these beautiful flowers growing on the edge of a cornfield. I was really impressed by how lovely they were, just growing “wild” with only the elements tending the plant. You will also notice the “prickly pod” attached to the plant. Inside that pod are several hundred “black” seeds! Several of the pods were opening, getting ready for the wind to do the planting of these seeds. The pods were almost like cactus on the outside, and not pleasant to the touch. I don’t know what this particular plant is, but I would bet its some kind of “weed.” I can’t imagine the farmer being very happy about these intruders choking out his “cash” crop!

I got thinking about how certain things “in life”can impress us, and tickle our fancy, for awhile. How often are we fooled, and led astray by, our feelings and emotions? Sometimes we want something so bad we look right past the prickly pod, and end up reaping a harvest that we never intended to grow. I have certainly been guilty of lacking wisdom and sound judgment, in various areas, as I’ve walked this road of life. I thank God for His love, mercy, and forgiveness toward me, and for an earthly father that reflected that love. I have learned that not all things are what they appear to be, and the weeds with their “prickly pods” are not welcome in my garden.

Mike

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