Growth: Seeds and What's Next (Part II)
“The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?” (Psalms 11:3)
“Find those patterns that aren’t you yet hiding within”
“Be patient. Growth is holy ground and there’s no greater investment”
“A garden is a great teacher”
In the post about growth a few weeks ago, we talked about building a foundation and using seeds as our motivator to guide us in the direction we want to achieve. We reflected on opportunities that could help us plant our seeds. We mentioned that once those seeds are well taken care of they can produce fruits. Well that’s what’s next on our step to growth. Our foundation, our seeds and our fruits reflect the kind of care they get. We are aware that fruits grow and only last if they are properly gardening. That being said if you ask for the Lord’s guidance at the proper time to water your seeds, your garden of fruits will grow at its proper season. It’s a simple principle such as we don’t plant in the winter because it will not last. Therefore we wait patiently until spring or summer so our garden can be well taken care of.
In the book of Luke 8, from verse 11 onward, we see the story about a farmer sowing seed. The story is about the obstacles a farmer has to face when he went out to sow seed. We all experience obstacles in life whether we want to be conscious about it or not. Some of the seeds of this farmer were eaten, others died and some did make it. When we look in the book of Galatians 6:9, it is written We must not get tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time. We must not give up.” Obstacles and time are two inevitable constructs yet the Lord is always present when we don’t know our next step or when we are on the verge of giving up.
Once we have our growing garden of fruits which will take time because all good things need time, what do we do? What can be said is the process is definitely not over. Our mission from the Lord is to take these fresh well taken care of fruits outside the garden and share it with the rest of the world. In doing this, we are on a journey to strengthen our faith, finding and knowing ourselves. We are helping and building others up. Killing two birds with a stone.
Take the time this week to reflect back on your foundation and your seeds. These seeds that will flourish into fruits, how will they strengthen your growth? Your garden of fruits is your weapon to accomplish the deeds the Lord have placed for you. Remember don’t lose hope, patience is very powerful and it will happen at the right time.