Fruits in season...
Just as an apple does not ripen at the same time as a strawberry, every fruit has its own unique season for growth and harvest.
In our journey with the Lord, we must remember not to be too hard on ourselves regarding our spiritual fruitfulness. While we strive to bear fruit, it is ultimately the Lord who nurtures us, ensuring that what we produce is ripe and ready for harvest.
The season in which we cultivate patience may not coincide with the time we develop kindness. Similarly, while some may be flourishing in peace, others may be experiencing joy. Each fruit has its season—some bloom in spring, while others mature in autumn. However, with proper care and cultivation, all fruit will eventually grow.
At times, we might feel the urge to rush our growth in a season that isn’t meant for it. This can result in fruit that doesn’t last long, akin to imported fruits that lack true ripeness.
Spiritually, our walk with the Lord isn’t measured by how quickly we bear fruit, but rather by the quality of that fruit. Are we harvesting at the right time and in the right season?
Remember that the work the Lord has begun in you will be completed in His perfect timing. Don’t rush the process; allow Him to finish transforming you, for in due season, you will reap the fruit you seek.
“So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.”
1 Corinthians 3:7 NIV