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wednesday, september 2 2026

The cost of planting

Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
- Psalm 126:6

Planting requires effort. If you want your garden to produce good fruit, you will need to invest time, money, and hard work. First, you must do the labor, and then, over time, you will receive and enjoy the expected result. Ask any farmer about their experience, and you will understand everything that goes into the act of planting.

The parable of the sower, told by Jesus, speaks of this effort:

A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown.” When he said this, he called out, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”
– Luke 8:5–8

When Jesus explained this parable, He drew a parallel between the sowing of physical seed and the sowing of His Word. Just as farming requires dedication and sacrifice, so does spiritual sowing. You plant the seed of the gospel in hearts. You pray, visit, listen, speak, and pray even more.

But the day will come when you will see the precious and long-awaited fruit: transformed lives, filled with peace, surrendered to Jesus. So do not give up! Today’s tears will become eternal joy. Persevere!

Yesterday's Word

The result will be a blessing

In this moment, God is thinking about you. Had you ever thought about that? If you love God, it means He is thinking about you and everything you do. And everything that happens, everything God allows in your life, whether good or bad depending on your perspective, has a purpose.

What is that purpose? Everything works for your good. See what the following verse says:

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who^[a] have been called according to his purpose.
- Romans 8:28

You may not know why some things happen, but you can be sure of this: the result will be a blessing for you who were called according to God’s purpose. Even the things you do not understand today are under God’s control and will result in blessing, one day you will see.

Keep trusting in God in the midst of adversity. Certainly, you will not regret it!

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.
- Jeremiah 17:7–8

Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.”
- Isaiah 12:2

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Word of the Day: Tired? Overloaded? Receive rest today

There's nothing wrong in admitting that you're exhausted, without strength. Jesus doesn't reject those who are feeling weak. In fact, He invites you to come to Him in weakness and receive the rest you need. And the rest Jesus offers is perfect.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28

In the presence of God, you can remove the burden that weighs you down. You can be intimate and honest about your feelings because He will listen to you, He loves you and wants to take care of you.

Feeling like you can't take it anymore? Meditate on the following verses and thank God for the rest He offers you.

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7

Tell God what burdens your soul and remember that He does not abandon you. He always takes care of you.

Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.

Psalm 62:1

Though at face value it may seem like there's no solution, remember that God is greater than any problem or situation. He knows how to solve what happens; you can have hope and rest in Him.

You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.

Isaiah 26:3

Keep your thoughts focused on God, on His love for you, and His power. There's no problem greater than God. Trust in Him because, in due time, He will act.