Harvesters

Another one of those short reflections worth sharing. Very relevant to TEC.

Trust God's Timing!

A grain of wheat . . . if it is buried . . . sprouts and reproduces . . . many times.  John 12:24 TM

Wheat can't be planted and harvested in the same season.  In order for it to "sprout and reproduce" the seed must be buried deep in the ground where nobody sees it.  There it undergoes a complete transformation as it moves through the seasons, being nourished by the soil, the rain and the sun.  Similarly, God's purposes for your life can't be rushed.  You can only carry them, let them develop, and then harvest them whenever He says it's time.  Gestation is part of every life cycle.  The only difference here is, you don't know exactly how or when it'll come to life, but deep within you know it will.

When God plants a dream in your heart, He starts preparing you for its fulfillment.  He strengthens your character.  He deepens your spiritual roots.  But because we don't understand His timing we grow frustrated and try to rush things.  It may be weeks, months, or even years from when you first sense something stirring within you until the time you actually give birth to it.

Are you carrying a seed that can't be harvested right away?  One that needs to be nurtured and processed before coming to fruition?  If so, don't let it die by trying to bring it to birth prematurely.  Instead, trust God's timing.  Remember, there's not one instance in scripture where He was ever late.  In the meantime, work on preparing your heart.  How?  By losing those attitudes and relationships that hinder the development of your seed and the harvest it will ultimately produce.