A Little Tour

Here's a minuscule idea of what the Global Farm at ECHO looks like. Its really very complicated and intricate. It may look like a bunch of bushes and trees, but what makes it fascinating is that every tree, plant, shrub is placed where it is on purpose.
Andy, the farm manger, says that systems are important when you plant. You can't just think 'what is this plant going to give me', you need to ask 'what will it give me, but how else will it affect its environment'. It's a great concept, and when done properly, can make your garden richer and more purposeful than you can imagine.

Global Farm from Aaron Toombs on Vimeo.

I see an analogy of life in this. When the Bible talks about doing everything for the glory of God, it is this sort of 'systematic living' that will produce the best fruits to offer the Lord. Our lives are not segmented. They run together, each and every part. Just like in a garden, many weeds (unnecessary activities, habits, etc.) crop up in our life, and often spoil the abundant life that Christ wants to give us. It's a diligent farmer who looks at his purpose for his garden, then plants and weeds to fulfill its ultimate purpose. In the same way, it's a diligent and prayerful Christian who looks at their life and asks God 'what is the purpose of this life you've given me and how can I allow You to make the most of it'.