Bible Reading: I Samuel 14:1-14
Key Verse: Verse 2 – " And Saul tarried in the uttermost
part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which
is in Migron: and the people that were with him
were about six hundred men;"
Key Words: And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of
Gibeah under a pomegranate tree
The name pomegranate comes
from the Latin word meaning “the fruit of many seeds.” The pomegranate originated in Persia
(Iran-Iraq).
Snacking on pomegranates can be
laborious, as the edible seeds must be selected almost one by one to avoid the
bitter-tasting membranes that house them.
The pomegranate is about the size of an apple, and it has a leathery,
rosy-red skin. While originating in
Persia, the pomegranate is a popular fruit in all of the Middle East. It is high in protein, carbohydrates, and
fiber; and it is a good source of Vitamin C.
Another thing the pomegranate does is fight against intestinal disease
caused by tapeworms.
In our text, we find Jonathan,
the son of King Saul, and Jonathan’s armor-bearer leaving Saul and his troops
behind while they proceed to defeat the enemy.
While Saul and his men are resting in a pomegranate orchard, Jonathan is
fighting the battle his father should have been fighting. The pomegranate reminds us not to tarry, not
to be lazy, when there is work to be done – not to sleep when we should be out
about the business of God.
Speaking of laziness, I recently
read about an old mountaineer and his wife who were sitting in front of the
fireplace one evening, just whiling away the time. After a long silence, the wife said, “Jed, I
think it is raining. Get up, and look
outside and see.”
The old mountaineer continued to
gaze into the fire and finally sighed, “Ah, Ma, let’s just call the dog and see
if he’s wet.”
Now, that’s laziness. The pomegranate reminds us not to be
lazy. So, the next time you see or hear
of the pomegranate, let it remind you not to be lazy, but to be about the Master’s
business.
What to do:
✞Remember the pomegranate,
and do not be lazy
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