Does it ever feel like you have been working and working hard, or as a good friend of mine says, does it feel like you’ve been working nonstop like a Hebrew slave? And as you patiently wait for the harvest of your labor, you find yourself in a storm. I have been there plenty of times, and it’s not easy. But we must remember that for something to grow, it needs water. If you have ever planted a garden or owned any plants, you know it needs to be watered, and depending on the plant, vegetable, flower, or fruit, it depends on how much water is necessary for it to grow. Aside from water, one must patiently wait for the plant to grow. Just like James tells us, “… the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rain” (James 5:7). Many times after we sow a seed of faith, salvation for a family member, or financially, we expect the harvest right away, forgetting that rain and time is needed for the harvest. Your ministry, calling, or whatever you have been laboring and sowing will come to pass but expect and patiently wait for the rain. And don't get discouraged when the rain or storm comes, no matter how big or small. Remember that the rain produces the harvest. And after every storm, something beautiful always comes out of it. Be patient and stand firm because the Lord is coming with the harvest of your labor. And if you’re currently in a storm that’s causing it hard to see or believe that your harvest is coming, remember the life of Job. “As you know, we count as blessed those who have preserved. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy” (James 5:11).
Prayer:
God, thank you because you make ALL things beautiful, and your timing is perfect! We lift those who are like the farmer sowing and working hard for the expansion of your kingdom. We pray for your supernatural rest upon them. Give them your strength that will lift them like the wings of the eagles where they will not grow weary. Give them wisdom and prosperity. Enable them to see the harvest of their labor for YOUR honor and glory. We pray for those who are in the midst of a storm. Encourage them, God, with a word of hope, comfort, and peace. Help them wait patiently, just like the farmer patiently waits. Enable them to praise you and give you thanks for the storm. Give them faith to believe and know there is a reason and purpose for the storm they are facing. Refocus their attention and vision on you, God, for you WILL make something beautiful out of this. We honor and praise your holy name for those seeing and experiencing the harvest, blessings, and prosperity from their labor and rain. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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