The Harvest

I am attempting to grow roots on a few shrub branches by placing the stems, first in a glass of water. So far, the roots have grown very little, but I am watching them daily. The growth is slow, and I am anxious to get them into a pot of dirt where the roots will take hold and spread. 

     As a newborn Christian, my roots were also slow to grow. Today, I wonder how deep they really are, but I know they are deeper than they were in the beginning; I draw strength from them being more deeply rooted in God’s Word. 

     I also am finding that each new sprout does not produce fruit in the season in which it is planted. Just as when I plant my garden in early spring, it takes patience to wait until summer or fall to reap the harvest- the end result! 

Harvest

I planted my garden several weeks ago thinking the nights were finally getting warm; however, here in late April the nights and even some days are still cool.The plants are just sitting there, not growing. There is no rushing the process. 

     I was reminded by my In Touch Devotional this morning that “growth is a slow process, and slow growth can be a good thing. It takes time to develop strength, coordination, and the intelligence needed to do certain mature tasks.”

     This tells me I need to be patient with my plants and their grown as well as with my own growth before I can expect a great harvest of fruit.