WORK-IN-PROGRESS
MEMORY VERSE
For the earth bringeth
forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn
in the ear.
Mark 4:28
READ
Mark 4:26-29
Mark 4:26 And he said, So is the
kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
Mark 4:27 And should sleep, and
rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
Mark 4:28 For the earth bringeth
forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn
in the ear.
Mark 4:29 But when the fruit is
brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is
come.
MESSAGE
God wants
your hope to rise. He wants you to rise up. You can rise by being pushed up,
pulled up or carried up. This season, you shall rise up. In 1 Kings18:41-45, we
notice that while the fist-like cloud that appeared in answer to the prayer of
Elijah was rising, it was also spreading. Verse 45 of the scripture says,
“And it came to pass
in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there
was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.”
This simply,
tells us that God does certain things in stages. The Gospel of Jesus Christ
that would spread to all part of the earth started one day in Israel through
the Saviour Himself. A business that would cover the world may start small in a
hidden location.
This speaks
of progressive increases. Sometimes, some blessings are received bit by bit
progressively, yet they are from God. The lame man started rising, then by
walking, then leaping and praising God at the beautiful gate (Acts 3:1-11).
Even naturally, God designed trees to grow progressively.
“For the earth
bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the
full corn in the ear.”
Mark 4:28
God takes
some people from nothing to being great and allows that greatness to spread and
to keep on rising until the fellow becomes very great and is envied by nation.
There are some people who are too impatient with God. When He starts a miracle,
they sense it. In the process of Him moving it from one stage to another, they
become impatient and start to complain that their miracles are hanging or
incomplete. In the process, many have bungled their miracle. Be wise! Has the
Lord started something good in your life or circumstance? Thank Him. You are a
work-in-progress in His hands. You may not get the clear picture until He
either shows it to you or when you meet Him on the other side of eternity. Know
that the One who has begun a good work will surely complete it. He will perfect
every good thing that pertains to you. Is there any unfinished business in your
life? Engage thanksgiving from today.
KEY POINT
The gap between where you are now and where you are going
can be filled with thanksgiving.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Psalm 64-66
Thank you Lord for that which you have done. Thank you Lord for that which you are going to do.
ReplyDeleteLord I thank You for your Grace and Mercy in my life and my household. Glory be to your Holy Name in Jesus name. Amen
ReplyDeleteFather, I thank you for the good things you've done. I pray that you perfect every good work you've started in My life In Jesus Name. Amen
ReplyDeleteThank u Jesus 4 all dat I av and all dat I am. Glory be 2 ur holy name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lord for that which YOU have started in my life. I believe in YOU. I will make progress in JESUS name. Amen
ReplyDeleteWorthy Jehovah, Thank you for there's path no fowl knoweth, which the eagle's eye have not seen, the lion's whelps have tread upon for that's where the Lord is taking me to.
ReplyDeleteThank u JESUS
ReplyDeleteI bless you Lord for my present situation. You alone hath worth...
ReplyDeleteThank u Lord for what u have done in my life and give me the Grace to wait patiently for my miracle.
ReplyDeleteFather I thank you 4 your love n care,thank you 4 the air I breath each day most especially 4 the salvation of my soul.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lord for all you have done in my life and I thank you for the one you are yet to do, bless you blessed redeemer in Jesus name I pray. Amen
ReplyDeleteLord forgive me for all my sins of ungratefulness. I thank for all you have done in my life in ages past, I praise you for what you are about doing. Blessed be your Holy name. Help me to always show gratitude to you, no matter the circumstances that comes my way.
ReplyDeleteAbba father I say thank you,Let your name be praise for ever
ReplyDeleteMy Lord and my Redeemer, I thank you for how far you have taken me and bless your name for where you are still taking me. Thank you Lord
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