Living Out Joy - Illustration

When we grasp the profound truth of Romans 8:28—that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him"—we can find joy even in the waiting. Picture a gardener tending to a seed. At first, it seems like nothing is happening. The soil is turned, the seeds are planted, and yet for days, weeks, even months, there’s just dirt. But underground, something miraculous is taking place. The seed is breaking open, roots are stretching, and life is forming, all hidden from the eye.

In our spiritual journey, waiting often feels like that barren soil. You might be serving in a ministry or yearning for a breakthrough in your personal life, wondering if your efforts are making a difference. Perhaps you feel stuck, your prayers hanging in the air, and the promises of God seem far away. But remember, God is working behind the scenes. Just as the gardener has faith in the unseen growth, we can embrace joy in the waiting. This joy is not just a fleeting feeling; it is a deep-seated assurance that God is at work for our good.

So, as we serve and wait, let us cultivate a spirit of anticipation. Every moment spent in service, every prayer lifted in faith, is a stepping stone toward something beautiful. Trust that your joy will bloom in the harvest season, for God is faithful. He is not only guiding your purpose but transforming you in the process. Lean into that promise and let your joy become a beacon of hope for others.