We are called to be seed-casters. We have one job: faithfully spreading the seed everywhere we go. We cannot afford to get discouraged and drop out in stretches where we don’t yet see a yield.
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You and I have heard and seen the goodness of God, have we not? We have witnessed His glory. And He, in His wisdom and mercy, sets us in situations with people who need to know Him personally. In those moments, we may feel the ‘call to testify’. I’m not talking about crushing folks with our theological blows and wowing them with our spiritual superiority. I’m talking about engaging in authentic, relational conversation and remaining sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit amidst it.
“As he was scattering seed…” (Mark 4:4 NIV) The seed is the word of God and the primary job of the believer is seed spreading. Most places we plant seed will not produce results. Plant anyway. Much will be stolen, withered and choked out. Plant…
As believers, we are called oaks of righteousness; a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor. Like the glorious live oaks of the coastal region, we are created to stand firm and provide a place of respite amidst our branches. Hurting people find hope, rest and manna within the well-watered limbs of a thriving, growing church.
“The country will look like pine and oak forest with every tree cut down – every tree a stump, a huge field of stumps.” (Isaiah 6:12 MSG) Have you ever surveyed your life and felt like this? All your effort, all your prayers and petitions…