Harvest reminds us that what we sow today may take time to bear fruit. The same is true of the kindness, generosity and love we sow into the lives of others. We may not always see the difference we make, but we are called simply to keep doing good.
As D. L. Moody encouraged:
“Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the people you can.”
The love Jesus calls us to is more than warm feelings or good intentions. It is a love that notices, crosses barriers, and is willing to become involved in the needs of another. C. S. Lewis reminds us that Christian love is often something we choose to practise — and, as we do, God begins to shape our hearts.
“Do not waste time bothering whether you ‘love’ your neighbour; act as if you did.”
— C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
As we all can testify, life does bring its share of difficulties, uncertainties and moments when we feel our strength being tested. Christian faith does not pretend those struggles are not real; instead, it lifts our eyes beyond them to the One who is greater. As Billy Graham reminds us:
“Faith points us beyond our problems to the hope we have in Christ.” – Billy Graham
Baptism is a wonderful moment of public commitment, but following Jesus is not about one moment alone. It is the beginning of a lifelong journey in which, day by day, we learn to trust Him more deeply and become more like Him. As Billy Graham reminds us:
“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion. It is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.”
Let’s face it — sometimes life simply doesn’t go the way we planned. Doors close, plans unravel, prayers seem unanswered, and the road ahead can suddenly feel much harder than we expected. But don’t give up.
Perseverance is not about pretending the journey is easy; it is about continuing to trust when the way ahead is uncertain, knowing that God sees what we cannot see and is still at work, even in the most difficult circumstances.
“Circumstances may appear to wreck our lives and God’s plans, but God is not helpless among the ruins” Eric Liddell.
Psalm 139 reminds us that our lives are neither accidental nor without purpose. God knows us, formed us and calls us to live for Him.
Eric Liddell captured that truth in these simple words: “God made me for a purpose”.
God gave Eric Liddell the ability to run fast and used his life to point countless people to Jesus Christ. Have you ever stopped to wonder why God made you the way He did?
There are times when the way ahead seems uncertain and God’s purposes are hidden from us. Psalm 121 reminds us that our confidence rests not in what we can see, but in the God who faithfully watches over us.
D. L. Moody expressed it beautifully when he said: “God never made a promise that was too good to be true.”
Life’s journey often takes us along roads we would never have chosen. Yet wherever God leads, He also promises the grace we need for each step of the way.
Billy Graham expressed it simply: “The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.”
We all know that life brings mountain-top moments and deep valleys. Yet God shapes our character not only in the times of joy, but also through the challenges of the journey. Isaiah reminds us that although we may not understand the road ahead, we can trust the God who is preparing it.
As Billy Graham often reminded people:
“Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys.” — Billy Graham
There are times when the road ahead is hidden from view. Yet faith reminds us that even when we cannot see where God is leading, we can always trust the One who leads us. Charles Spurgeon expressed it beautifully:
“God is too good to be unkind, and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.” — Charles Spurgeon