You never know
Sow your seed in the morning and do not be idle in the evening, for you do not know whether morning or evening sowing will succeed.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
Looking back, a former army chaplain recalled a time of unusual stress when he struggled with issues related to his faith and understanding of the Scriptures. He felt His ministry was not going well and had little fruit.
To his great surprise one day he heard the comments of a man with whom he had not spoken in years. The man described the impact the chaplain had made on his life and how blessed he had been by his ministry, teaching, and example.
The chaplain realized how this man was touched by his ministry during the same time he was thinking nothing happening in his ministry. He then understood how God had used him in spite of his own weaknesses. He learned God works in ways we may never understand or realize.
The Bible reminds us we never really know the impact of our lives, or what other people are going through. We must be careful not to base our conclusions on feelings. The reality is that God can use us regardless of how we feel.
The Bible expresses this truth in many ways. That is why it is important how we live our lives. Without knowing in our weakness, we may be a blessing to others. So beware what you do and say every day, because it matters and God can use you in any circumstances if you are walking right. We must always sow the right seed all the time, God is the one who waters it and grows it and when the time of harvest comes you will reap the reward.
In your life, seek to be faithful to fulfill your calling, regardless of how you feel. Trust God to bless your efforts and bring about a harvest in His time.
To his great surprise one day he heard the comments of a man with whom he had not spoken in years. The man described the impact the chaplain had made on his life and how blessed he had been by his ministry, teaching, and example.
The chaplain realized how this man was touched by his ministry during the same time he was thinking nothing happening in his ministry. He then understood how God had used him in spite of his own weaknesses. He learned God works in ways we may never understand or realize.
The Bible reminds us we never really know the impact of our lives, or what other people are going through. We must be careful not to base our conclusions on feelings. The reality is that God can use us regardless of how we feel.
The Bible expresses this truth in many ways. That is why it is important how we live our lives. Without knowing in our weakness, we may be a blessing to others. So beware what you do and say every day, because it matters and God can use you in any circumstances if you are walking right. We must always sow the right seed all the time, God is the one who waters it and grows it and when the time of harvest comes you will reap the reward.
In your life, seek to be faithful to fulfill your calling, regardless of how you feel. Trust God to bless your efforts and bring about a harvest in His time.