This morning I was blessed to be in a “gathering”, and listened to a simple, but beautiful message. I also have been struggling as the months progress with the idea of not seeing the fruit from the work I’ve been a part of. This was something which caused me to hesitate short-term work, knowing I may never see fruit.
From the beginning I’ve known that some months I may simply be planting seeds. Other months I may be the person watering those seeds from a previous worker. But, like many times in short-term work, I have yet to see the fruit bared.
This morning I listened of the story of Barnabas, and how his name means “Son of the Prophet” and how he was a son of encouragement. That he would relentlessly go after people. He wouldn’t give up on them.
Recently, I reminded by a sweet friend that J.C. walked with his d!sc!ples for 3 years. And even then, people didn’t always get it. They didn’t always see the truth.
It took time.
But He is patient. Patience is something I’ve been learning a lot about this month. I’m reminded that my work isn’t for nothing. It’s a process. And sometimes all I can do is pr*y. Sometimes I will plant. Sometimes I will water. Sometimes I will watch the seed grow. I may even watch a seed die, but then be given new life. And that’s enough. Would you rather have someone continue to pursue you? Or would you rather have them just give up on you? I hope to be the one who pursues. I hope to be the one fighting for others.
Our speaker this morning said this: “It’s great to become a king. But it’s even greater to help someone become king“.
