Cultivating Soil

Good Morning,

A few weeks ago, my siblings and I planted a little community garden at my dad’s house. I have to admit, I am by far the novice of the group.  I never realized what preparation was needed—tilling and  the use of four different kinds of soil?   Steve and I were so excited that we planted our own  little small garden on the side of our house and we worked hard to prepare the soil properly, only we ran out of the good soil toward the end of the driveway. Each day I check its growth and I have noted that the plants near the area with poor soil are not doing so well. I have since realized the importance of soil preparation. There is a Proverb that reminds  me of that, “He who tills his land will have plenty of food. But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty” (Proverbs 28:19). Isn’t this also true about sharing our Good news as well?

So many  people don’t know our Lord, some have had no association with God and His word at all. Just maybe it is a time of soil preparation, maybe we are on the brink of  something great like revival. Revival is the sovereign work of God. The Lord Jesus’ told Nicodemus you can’t tell where the wind comes from or where it’s going; so, it is with the Spirit of God (John 3). God is the one who withholds or brings revival. But we his people can help prepare the soil through prayer and example. 

Let’s keep our perspective through these days  of uncertainty knowing we are being watched by others. Let us pray for revival in our country and world. Revival is the movement of God in the sanctification of believers. It’s the strengthening of God’s people. Further, as the church is revived, they have an increasing influence in the larger culture.  

Let us think about what God could be doing. This is our time of toiling in the garden. There is little hope for harvest when there is no toiling in the garden. The soil of our culture is hard right now.  Let’s bond together and commit ourselves to be godly examples and dedicated prayer warriors. God is about to do a new thing…”Now it springs up, do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:19 a) Have a wonderful day!