In this area, the trees are turning later than usual, many are still green and there is speculation concerning the reasons for this.  Some say that the rest won’t turn at all, the leaves will just quickly die and fall off.  I’m no scientist, and while I will admit that I am curious about this, it really doesn’t matter because the trees will do what they need to and what God made them to do.  As you might guess from this statement, I doubt that these things happen for no reason; somebody is in charge.

Why can’t we be like the trees? Why can’t we just do what we need to do, when it needs doing and not worry about everything else that isn’t relevant?  Nobody gave those trees a calendar and a deadline; they just do what they need at the right time.  If the right time this year is a little different than it was last year, those trees don’t stop everything and hire a consultant to explain why that is, they just do what needs doing.

Think about it; God rules nature; He determines when the trees change and how they will do it… and they do.  There are no committee reports and complaints; no arguments and no analysis.

Are you ready for me to be finished talking about trees?

OK, here’s the point…

We are God’s servants and He has things for us to do.  So when will we do these things?  Will we call a meeting of the church board and “discuss” it?  Will we just get our work done?

We are to make disciples, and we all know it, what will we do today to accomplish the work God has given us?

Ah, yes, that’s the real question!