It is Biblical to Store for Lean Times

If you've been reading the blog for a while, you know I like working with heritage breed livestock and heirloom seeds. I could not get some of the seeds I wanted from my normal suppliers, so I had to look a little harder. I am glad I keep years worth of seeds on hand. I was still able to get the rare squash seeds I hope to grow ordered. 

Here's the note that came with the order:

"Since we are all still living with the effects that the pandemic and subsequent economic unrest, it should be no surprise to hear that disruptions can possibly occur that may slow delivery. Just as there are no cuts in line at your local store, we fill orders fairly on a first in / first out basis. Please DO NOT ask for preferential treatment, it will not be considered.

Due to the unprecedented interest in gardening during this pandemic, we have been experiencing higher than normal order volume. Although we will try and ship as quickly as possible, it may take up to 7 business days from receipt until we mail your package to you. This email is confirming that your order has been received and that it is in our queue. Another email will be sent when your order is mailed and on its way to you. Also keep in mind that the U.S. Postal Service is experiencing delays; currently 3 to 10 days, depending partly on the class of mail service that you selected at checkout."

Dear Reader, If you are a Christian who reads the Bible and believes it gives us instructions for living, then you should be preparing for lean times. It does not take as much money as you may think to put a little away each time your grocery shop. I started with a lean income and a houseful of seven growing children. One of the easiest ways to build up your food storage is to look for ways to reduce food waste. Another method is through gardening. Instead of planting landscaping varieties of bushes and trees, I planted grapevines, fruit trees, medicinal plants, etc. There are many ways to accomplish the same goal, but you will get anywhere until you get started. You don't need to be on a farm either. I have friends who live in cities who are very, very well stocked up for lean times. 

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,

But a foolish man swallows it up. 

Proverbs 21:20

Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber. Proverbs 6:6-11