Photo ©2024 by Amber Jurgensen
Commentary ©2024 by Russell Jurgensen
Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13, 2024
This recently-built observation style treehouse hovers about 15-feet above the ground. It is high enough to provide a great view, but not so high that it is difficult to climb up to it. It was constructed by my wife’s brother and his sons who are great fans of nature. Once up on the platform, it feels like a national geographic research station where someone can observe the fauna and record activity for science. Although I think this treehouse will just be used for a pleasant diversion.
It reminds me of how the Bible gives us a unique overview of history from a spiritual perspective. We can see how through history, selfish influences have undermined good things. On the other hand we can see how God works to bring light to darkness.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
This is just one example. Let’s let our view of what is important balance our perspective of the world around us.