Imagine a farmer sitting on his front porch. You ask him what he’s doing. He answers, “farming.” You ask him what he’s growing. He replies. “Wheat.” “But your fields look unplowed and unplanted,” you say. “That’s right,” he answers, “I’m farming by faith. Believing God for a harvest.” “But shouldn’t you be doing something?” you protest. He replies, “I am. I’m praying and believing!”

This story reminds us that God won’t do our work for us, and 1 Corinthians teaches us that the results are not up to us. The best way to serve is to faithfully plant and water the seed, then trust God for the results. 1 Corinthians 3:1-11.

Keep strong, keep pushing, and keep shining.