Devotional

Lesson 3: Waiting Before the Harvest  (What God is doing in you is worth the wait) James 5:7-8 (NIV) “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” Waiting can be a hard process. Let’s be honest, when we know something good is coming, the wait feels even longer. Recently, I have been on a kick of making things from “scratch”, and I decided to make homemade ice cream. The process was surprisingly simple; but after mixing the few ingredients, I realized I had to […]

Lesson 2: Weeds and Wheat  (Discernment in Growth) Matthew 13:24–30Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away…” In this lesson, we focus on discernment. Specifically, being able to recognize what God is growing in your life versus what God is leading you to pull out of your life. In Matthew 13, Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds (tares). The wheat represents what is good, fruitful, and planted by God. The weeds, on the other hand, represent what was planted by the enemy. The challenge? The weeds look […]

Introduction: We have arrived at the eighth month of the year! Can you believe it? It feels like we just shouted, “Happy New Year!” yesterday. And yet, here we are! Time is moving swiftly, and before you know it, this year will be over. Even though the days are flying by, now is the time to prepare for the new harvest. Spiritually, it is a powerful season to reflect on how God is getting us ready for what’s next. Life is full of swift transitions, and things are quickly changing around us. However, in the midst of all of that, God is still working, and He’s preparing something new, regardless of what the world may say or do. This month, […]

Scripture: Psalm 51:12 NIV “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come before You today with an open heart. Life’s challenges have sometimes drained my joy, but I believe You are the Restorer of all things. Today, I ask You to restore to me the joy of Your salvation. Open my eyes to Your goodness and rekindle hope within me as I reflect on Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Lesson Content: When you look up “joy” in the dictionary, it is defined as an emotion; however, I submit to you that joy is much more than an emotion. It can actually be viewed and […]