Remain Faithful

2 Timothy 2:6 "The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops."

A farmer does not dictate when to do his hard work, that work is determined by the seasons.  The plowing, planting, watering, waiting, and the harvesting, are all done in the proper season, and those seasons are out of the control of the farmer.  The farmer can't skip seasons, nor the work that must be done in each season.  Wouldn't it be nice to just skip right through to the harvest?  The hardworking farmer discerns the season and is faithful to do the work that each season requires, with an eye toward the goal of a generous harvest.  A farmer who is not faithful in the plowing or planting seasons, can not expect the blessings of a good harvest.  With this we are reminded of our walks with the Lord.  We are to be faithful in whatever season we are in, and recognize that the season is not determined by us, but by our loving Father.  There have been many times I would have liked to fast forward through, or flat out skip a season.  But I didn't understand that it was for my benefit, and that it was the Lord's hand plowing or planting, and preparing for a harvest of good fruit.  Trust the Lord and be faithful in whatever season the Lord has you in right now, He has begun a good work and is faithful to complete it.  I pray  that His Spirit might fill you with His joy, as you place your confidence in the Lord of the seasons and the harvest.