Wheat Harvest Magazine

06/04/2025

Growing up, I often heard people discuss certain sins as being especially "bad" or "serious," while others were dismissed as "small" or "insignificant." Whether they realized it or not, people tended to rank sins, assigning them varying levels of severity. As a result, those who committed what were seen as "big" sins were often looked down upon, while "small" sins were brushed off or overlooked entirely. However, reading the Bible clarifies that God doesn't sort sins into categories like we do. To God, sin is simply sin. In fact, some of the very things God considers detestable are the ones we often view as normal or minor.

Take, for example, the list of things God hates. Would you consider a prideful attitude something God despises? What about stirring up conflict among people? Surprisingly, these are exactly the kinds of things God names as detestable. Proverbs 6:16–19 says, "There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community."

Seven things God hates!
Marcus was a well-respected man, admired for his charm and generosity. Outwardly, he was successful, and many looked up to him. But beneath his polished exterior was a heart filled with pride, deceit, and greed.
One afternoon, while looking out over the countryside from his office, Marcus's assistant entered hesitantly.
"Sir, about the expansion project—do you remember there's a community living in that area? If we move forward, they'll be forced to relocate."
Marcus barely looked at her. "And?"
"Well… some of them have nowhere else to go," she said softly.
Marcus smirked. "That's not my problem. We proceed."
That evening, at a charity event, Marcus was all smiles—shaking hands, making generous pledges, and playing the part of a benevolent leader. But it was all a performance, carefully constructed to maintain his public image.
A few days later, his accountant, Peter, approached him with concern.
"Marcus, the financial reports—something doesn't add up. Are we falsifying numbers to attract investors?"
Marcus leaned back in his chair. "Let me give you some advice, Peter—don't ask questions you don't want answers to."
Peter's expression darkened. "You're lying to them. That's fraud."
Marcus chuckled. "I prefer the term' strategic persuasion.' If you're uncomfortable, I'm sure I can find someone more flexible."
That night, Marcus met with a lawyer known for bending the truth as easily as Marcus did.
"I need a favor," Marcus said. "Peter's asking too many questions. If this gets out of hand, I'll need someone to...adjust the story."
The lawyer smiled knowingly. "Consider it handled."
Weeks passed, and Marcus's deceit continued unchecked. Then he learned that a former friend, Daniel, had launched a competing business. The idea of losing influence irked him, so he called in a favor from a media contact.
"I've got a story for you," Marcus said. "Daniel's been involved in some shady stuff."
It was a complete fabrication, but Marcus knew public opinion could be easily swayed. Within days, Daniel's reputation was in tatters.
At a corporate event, they crossed paths. Marcus approached him with a false smile.
"Tough break, Daniel. If you're looking for a job, I might have a position."
Daniel's eyes burned with silent fury, knowing exactly who had sabotaged him. Marcus only smiled, pleased with his manipulation.
One morning, an emergency board meeting was called. Marcus's assistant stood before the group, her voice trembling.
"We need to address the safety concerns about the new project."
Marcus rolled his eyes. "This again?"
A senior board member added, "Sir if we move forward, there's a serious risk of structural failure. People could be injured."
Marcus scoffed. "This deal is worth millions. Do you really think anyone cares about possible dangers? We move forward."
The room fell silent. Fear had built Marcus an empire—one where speaking up came at too high a cost. But Marcus's carefully crafted world was about to fall apart. Heartbreaking tragedy struck—a building from his expansion collapsed, injuring multiple workers. The story exploded across the media. Investigations exposed his fraudulent practices. Investors pulled out. News outlets flooded his office, demanding answers.
And one by one, the people Marcus had wronged stepped forward. Peter, the accountant, testified. Daniel, the slandered friend, brought forward evidence. His assistant revealed the truth about the unethical decisions that had long been hidden. The board abandoned him. His legal team quit. Marcus was arrested, facing charges of fraud, endangerment, and perjury.
Sitting alone in a prison cell, Marcus finally saw what he had become. His haughty eyes, deceitful words, and wicked schemes had led to ruin. He had shed innocent blood, spread lies, and caused division—everything that God detests.
Stripped of power and prestige, Marcus was left with nothing but the weight of his sins.

Marcus's story is a sobering reminder of how pride, dishonesty, and selfish ambition can destroy not only our lives but the lives of others. But before we judge him too quickly, we must ask ourselves how we compare to Marcus.

Have we ever told a lie, even a small one, to avoid consequences or make ourselves look better? Have we ever spoken negatively about someone, whether in gossip or out of jealousy, knowing it could harm their reputation? Have we ignored situations where people were mistreated because it was easier to stay silent? Have we ever acted selfishly, prioritizing personal gain over what is right?

Proverbs 6:16–19 isn't just a warning for "some people." It's a mirror for us all. Pride, lies, gossip, and division may seem like small sins to us, but they separate us from God's truth and love.
What can we do?
• Examine Our Hearts – Ask God to reveal any of these behaviors in us. Psalm 139:23–24 says, "Search me, O God, and know my heart… see if there is any offensive way in me."
• Repent and Seek Forgiveness – If we recognize these patterns in ourselves, we must confess them and ask for God's help to change (1 John 1:9).
• Speak Truth and Act with Integrity – We're called to stand up for truth, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable. Proverbs 12:22 says, “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.” Proverbs 10:9 says, “He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”
• Use Our Influence for Good – Unlike Marcus, we can use our voice and power to uplift, protect, and serve others, especially the vulnerable. I Peter 4:10 says, “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” Proverbs 31:9 says, “Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
• Pray for Ourselves and Others – When we see these destructive behaviors in others, let's respond not with condemnation but with prayer that God will open their hearts and lead them to repentance. “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men” (I Tim 2:1).
Marcus's story ends in tragedy, but our stories don't have to. God's grace invites us to turn around, confront the sin in our lives, and live in a way that reflects His righteousness.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, help us see sin the way You see it. Give us hearts that are sensitive to the things You detest. Help us remove pride and deceit. Help us to desire to please You, LORD. Help us to want to remove whatever You view as detestable from our lives. And when we see others caught in these patterns, give us compassion—not to judge but to pray. May our lives reflect Your truth and light, and may we walk daily in Your grace. Amen.

25/01/2025

Yvonne and Cherry had been inseparable since childhood. They met on the first day of preschool when they were just four years old and quickly became best friends. They insisted on matching hairstyles, clips, and accessories, forcing their mothers to coordinate every detail.

Yvonne was steady and timid, always careful to follow the rules. She diligently did her homework and chores, never wanting to get into trouble. Cherry, on the other hand, was adventurous and free-spirited. She was always in motion and found it difficult to sit still, let alone study. Despite their differences, they complemented each other perfectly. Yvonne often helped Cherry with her schoolwork, while Cherry helped Yvonne step out of her shell and become less afraid to try new things.

As they grew older, their paths diverged. Yvonne went on to college and built a promising career, becoming increasingly consumed by her job. Cherry tried college for a year but then decided to pursue her passion as an artist. She had a flexible schedule but was financially unstable because jobs were hard to come by, but it made her happy. Over time, Cherry fell in with the wrong crowd and got into trouble. She borrowed money from hardened people and had to pay them.

Desperate, Cherry turned to Yvonne. Tearfully, she explained her situation and begged for help. Without flinching, Yvonne gave her friend the money, explaining that she had been saving towards the down payment on her first home and would need it back in four months. Cherry was happy for Yvonne and promised to repay, but as the months rolled by, Yvonne's calls and messages went unanswered. Yvonne could not pay the down payment, so she lost the house. Cherry heard.

That was when she decided to get stable work to save. She got three jobs—cleaning homes, working in a supermarket, and buying chicken to raise and sell to local shopkeepers. Despite her efforts, the combined income was not enough, and her saving process was slow. Cherry was consumed by shame and tormented by guilt, and her pride stopped her from explaining the situation to Yvonne. She felt terrible for taking Yvonne's house money. The thought of facing her after failing to repay was unbearable, especially knowing she had lost the house she wanted to buy. Instead, she avoided Yvonne altogether, leaving her friend confused and hurt.

Yvonne was heartbroken. She couldn't understand why Cherry, her closest friend, had suddenly cut her off. At first, Yvonne called, leaving messages filled with worry just to speak with her, but Cherry did not respond. She sent text messages with the same result. But as Cherry's silence continued, Yvonne's heartbreak turned to anger. It didn't help that her new friends speculated that Cherry had intended to take advantage of her. While Yvonne initially resisted believing it, doubt began to creep into her mind. Was it possible that her friend planned to rob her, knowing what this meant to her? Was their friendship as real to Cherry as it was to her, or had Yvonne been wrong about her all along?

A year and a half went by, and Yvonne had almost resaved the down payment for her house again. One Sunday, Yvonne attended church and heard a sermon on Luke 13:3: "Unless you repent, you too will perish." The preacher spoke about the power of repentance and forgiveness—how repentance is a sincere turning away from wrongdoing, and forgiveness is an act of grace that frees both the offender and the one who forgives. Yvonne realized she had been holding herself hostage with her anger. Forgiving Cherry didn't mean excusing her actions but freeing herself from the bitterness consuming her. She was bitter and hurt but also wanted to please the Lord. She did not want to be wrong and go against the WORD. The preacher mentioned that forgiveness is always mandatory, but sometimes reconciliation is not possible. Yvonne initially used this to say that she forgave and that reconciliation was impossible. But deep down, she knew her logic was not correct. She knew that the scripture's objective was for reconciliation.

After a few weeks, Yvonne decided to find Cherry in person. She went to Cherry's parents' house to get her address and showed up at Cherry's door, knowing her calls would go unanswered. When Cherry opened the door, she was startled to see Yvonne standing there and felt a wave of shame wash over her. Yvonne stood there, tears in her eyes.

"You hurt me," Yvonne said, her voice trembling. "I thought we were friends—sisters."

"I'm sorry," Cherry whispered, unable to meet her gaze. Tears streamed down her face, and the two stood there, silently crying. Finally, Cherry found the courage to explain her shame and her struggles—her guilt for failing Yvonne and her hardships in finding steady work. Yvonne was still hurt. A battle was inside her head. Apart of her wanted to remain angry, but another part wanted to do the right thing. Yvonne decided to forgive Cherry, remembering their years of friendship, focusing on the good memories they shared during their childhood, all the times Cherry was there for her in the past. 1 Peter 4:8 says, "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."

Yvonne took it a step further and apologized for being so consumed by her own life that she hadn't noticed Cherry's struggles sooner. She did not tell Cherry that she had doubted her intentions, but she felt ashamed for believing the worst. It took a while, but she also forgave herself for those bad thoughts about her friend that turned out to be untrue. She should have given her the benefit of thinking good despite what it looked like. In that moment, their tears brought healing. Their friendship, once fractured, began to mend.

If we reflect on the story above and remain honest, many of us would not have tracked down Cherry after calling so many times. We would have said she was in the wrong and that she should be the one to reach out. While reasonable, this is not the way the Lord shows us. We have a responsibility to help restore the relationship between brethren. If you are more spiritually inclined, you are more responsible for fixing it, irrespective of fault.

Galatians 6:1 says, "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." (NIV). The responsibility to reach out and fix the situation lies with the one who is not at fault.

Unforgiveness acts as a yoke, binding both the offender and the one offended in a cycle of pain and bitterness that affects spiritual health. When forgiveness is granted, the chains are broken, and healing begins. It is on all of us to loose these yokes. Offenses will happen, but we are responsible for reaching out and addressing the offenses. Praying over them, working in the ministry, or ignoring them is not enough and does not excuse us. The Lord wants us to untie the yoke or burden of unforgiveness, and the only way to get rid of it is to forgive. Isaiah 58:6 says: "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?"

The priority is fixing the situation; reaching out takes precedence over serving or being in service. Some of us believe that holding a position in ministry exempts us from the basic principles set out by the Lord. However, Matthew 5:23-24 clearly states: "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift." (NIV). There is no excuse. The Lord cares deeply about how we treat each other. He always wants us to try and fix the situation.

Only after we obey do we experience the benefits we desire, such as the Lord hearing us and granting our petitions. Isaiah 58:9 says: "Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I."

We all want the Lord to say, "Here am I." Let us reflect on some scriptures that can help us:
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32)
"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger... forgiving each other." (Ephesians 4:31-32)
"Forgive, and you will be forgiven." (Luke 6:37)
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." (Matthew 6:14)
Let us follow these principles, remembering that forgiveness and reconciliation bring freedom, healing, and God's favor.
Prayer:
Dear LORD, give us a heart that wants to forgive and please You. It is not easy to forgive those who have hurt and harmed us, especially when it was deliberate. But help us focus on pleasing You, knowing You are gracious, kind, and just in all You do.

08/12/2024

Mark was a man driven by purpose. Growing up in poverty, he vowed his family would never endure the struggles he faced. As a husband to Anna and father to Nicky and Sam, he worked tirelessly to build a successful contracting business. "I'm doing this for them," he'd tell himself whenever he missed a family dinner, a bedtime story, or a birthday. Though proud of Mark's hard work, Anna often felt the ache of his absence. Their children adored their father but rarely had his full attention. Birthdays were celebrated with presents but without his presence.

One December, Mark promised that Christmas would be different. He worked day and night to book an extravagant trip to a luxury cabin. As the trip approached, Mark became consumed with work, determined to finish every project and resolve every issue before leaving. By the time the family arrived at the cabin, Mark was exhausted. He spent the first two days sleeping and the next glued to his laptop. "Just a few more emails," he told Anna and the children, missing their sledding adventures and snowball fights.

"Look, Daddy! You can keep it on your desk!" Nicky beamed, holding up a handmade frame. Mark glanced up briefly, his phone still in hand. "That's wonderful, sweetheart. Thank you," he said before turning back to his screen. Nicky's smile faltered as she quietly placed the frame on the table.

Later that day, while the children played outside, Anna sat beside Mark. Her voice was calm but heavy with emotion. "Mark, we have everything we could ever need—except you. The kids don't care about this cabin or fancy gifts. They just want their father. I want my husband."

Mark nodded distractedly, promising he'd do better once things settled down. Deep down, he was convinced his hard work would be worth it. He wanted Nicky and Sam to attend the best schools, live in a big house, and have every opportunity he never had. He believed they would understand one day.

Years passed. The children grew up. Nicky chose to attend a community college, and Sam followed his passion and attended trade school. Neither pursued the expensive schools Mark had envisioned. They left to live their own lives. One quiet evening, Anna was sitting in the living room, flipping through a photo album filled with memories of the kids. She smiled softly at a picture of Nicky and Sam laughing. Mark walked in, curious, and peered over her shoulder.

"When was this?" he asked, squinting at the photo.

Anna didn't look up. "It was that summer we went to the lake," she replied simply.

Mark frowned. "I don't remember that." Anna turned the page, her silence a heavier response than any words could have been. For the first time, Mark felt a pang of regret that cut deeper than any business failure. He realized he had missed the best parts of life—his family. He had worked so hard to give his family everything, but he had denied them the one thing they truly needed—him.

Just as Mark's family desires his presence and attention, the Lord desires the same from us. He wants us—our hearts, our focus, and our time. The things we often value most, such as time, are what He longs for us to offer Him willingly.

Luke 10:38-42 recounts the story of two sisters, Martha and Mary, who interpreted the balance between time and service differently. The scripture states: "Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, 'Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.' And Jesus answered and said to her, 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.'"

The problem in this story is not that Martha is serving. Serving is good. Serving and being kingdom-minded is what we should all strive for. In the story, serving was not the issue. The issue was that Martha became distracted by her service and disconnected from worship. She allowed her work to replace her intimacy with the Lord. On the other hand, Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen, prioritizing time in His presence. Spending with the Lord is always the better choice!

Let me say it yet again: engaging in ministry or acts of service is important, but it cannot substitute for personal time with God. True intimacy with Him comes through prayer, reading His Word, and listening to His voice. This is how we truly come to know Him—by building a relationship that goes beyond what we do for Him and focuses on who He is.

In any relationship, quality time is essential. Love cannot thrive without intentional moments spent together. We fulfill our daily responsibilities and even engage in work that serves others and honors the Lord, but we must still prioritize spending quality time with Him. It's not just about asking for things or rushing through a quick morning or nighttime prayer. The Lord desires a deeper connection—He wants us to desire and deliberately choose Him, not just the blessings He provides.

As we serve, it's important to consider our motives. Why do we serve? Some may serve because we are called to do it. Some may serve because being in service causes us to have a good feeling (natural endorphins) and gives us purpose. It is good to have a reason to serve. Whatever the reason, serving for recognition or self-glorification should not be in the equation. All glory belongs to God, not to us. The Bible declares in 1 Corinthians 10:31: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Similarly, Psalm 115:1 says, "Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness."

When we serve from a place of humility, we reflect God's heart. Pride is one of the most dangerous spiritual killers that Christians face. Often, it takes root, and we don't realize until our responses shock us. We must be vigilant, self-reflect, and ask the Lord to convict us with the truth or the reality, even when unpleasant. Let us strive to serve as an offering to the Lord, always keeping Jesus at the center. We cannot take any glory for ourselves because all glory belongs to Him. This truth must anchor our minds and hearts. There is no room for self-glorification and God-glorification to coexist. They are on opposite ends of the spectrum. As John the Baptist said in John 3:30, "He must increase, but I must decrease." That must be our perspective always. Jesus is the center, the reason for everything we do. All that we do must be for His glory. When pride takes root, it destroys the true purpose of service.

Another consideration in service is balance, particularly with family. Like Mark, we can become so absorbed in serving others that we neglect our loved ones. While we may bring many to the Lord through our service, our families are among our first ministries. Let us follow Jesus' example of balance. We must carve out time to serve, (time to) connect with our family and loved ones, and, of course, time to spend in the presence of our Savior.

Let us not become so busy "doing" that we fail to wait on God, listen to Him, and be guided by Him. When we serve from a place of deep connection with God, our service becomes a true act of worship, glorifying Him and blessing others. Let us continually seek His presence so that our service reflects His purpose.

"O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is" (Psalm 63:1).

15/09/2024

When we first got married, we had plans of someday having children, but like many young couples, we thought we had time, so there was no need to rush into parenthood. About seven years into our marriage, my husband had a dream. In the dream, we had a little girl. He held her (up) to the Lord and asked, "What should we name her?" And a voice from heaven told him the name and said, she will be a light to the world. When he told me about the dream, I thought it was unusual, and the name he told me also sounded very unusual. When he shared the dream with our family and friends, they all laughed about the dream- not in a bad way. We all thought he had babies on his mind and went to sleep and dreamed it all up. Nevertheless, I banked the dream to memory and started researching the name, which did not exist. However, when I broke the name down into parts, it meant - "God is my light," "Devoted to God," and "Concealed by God."

I wrote down the meanings and left it alone. After that night, a few months later, I began to have some terrible stomach pains (pain like that I had never experienced in my life). I had to go to a specialist doctor, and that is when I realized that having children would never be easy. It would be almost impossible. I was alone and overseas (at the time), so I tried to finish what I was doing to get back home quickly. And there, I sought a second opinion. And yes, it was the same. The second medical opinion suggested an operation that would practically make it impossible for me to have children. We were devastated, but as we walked out of the doctor's office, the dream my husband had years ago came to my mind. For the first time, I saw it as a promise from God instead of a mere dream, so I held on to it.

Days turned to weeks. Weeks to months and months to years. During this period, people would say very hurtful things: "You are so selfish; why don't you just give your husband a child?"; "All you care about is your goals and career"; or, "You don't want to have children because you don't want to ruin your body." None of these were true and were not anyone's business. Those words were so painful to hear, but I never addressed them. I never said anything about the difficulties we were facing; I just kept holding onto faith.

But sometimes, I did get weary and felt like the promise would never happen. In fact, at times, I even doubted whether or not it was a promise from God or whether it was my desire. The line (at times) became blurry. Is it my will or God's will? Was the dream a promise from God, or did I hold on to it for my peace of mind? And many more years passed by, and finally, I gave up. I remember saying to my husband, "Haven't we got a great life together? Aren't we happy? I am okay if we never have children." And I remember he looked at me with such hope and said, "We will have a child because God gave us a promise." I never could understand how he could remain so faithful when I had nothing else to hold on to.

In the eleventh year of our marriage, we went on a fast, not for ourselves. We decided to fast for someone else. I remember that night, as we prayed and interceded for that young man who was battling a continuous drug addiction for so many years, we believed God to deliver him. And God did!

About a week after the fast, the young man went home. His family testified that he just showed up one day, and he was no longer on drugs. He had come home because he wanted to be clean. His family admitted him into a program to help him fully recover. God is faithful!

As the fast ended, my husband and I carried on. I remember, for the first time in my life, I heard an audible voice. I know God speaks in different ways to different people. But that night was the first time I started to hear an audible voice. And the voice said as clear as day, "Be intimate with your husband tonight. If you do so, you will conceive and have a child." To be very honest, of all the nights, that was perhaps the one night I was not interested in intimacy. We had just come off a fast, and I was more on spiritual cloud lines. But, conveniently enough, my husband approached me, and as I was about to say (maybe) tomorrow when the voice came back to me. The beautiful part about this is the same instructions that came to me had also come to my husband. He told me some time after. I went to the doctor after a few weeks because I wasn't feeling well. I just wasn't sure what was happening. The medical professional looked at my file, asked me (a series of) questions, and ran more tests. She returned after the results and said, "I know that this probably isn't the case, but let's run a pregnancy test to rule it out." I said sure. But I will be honest: I still had doubts, even after the dream. Even after the clear audible voice was heard, I still had doubts. And I pondered it all in my heart.

She returned to the room, asked a few more questions, and made some statements. Then she said, "You're pregnant!" She was so happy. I was ecstatic and grateful to God, but at the same time, I was shocked. God gave us the promise, but when it finally starts to reveal itself, the promise (itself) can be a shocker. We serve a God of possibilities, even when things seem impossible! I left that room in tears: happy, joyful, and shocked tears. My husband was outside waiting for me. He looked at me as I approached him. I didn't say anything. I think my facial expression was more of a shock. He just gave me a big hug and kept smiling. He wanted to know what was happening. But I still wasn't talking for a while. Then, as we walked, we briefly stopped, and I told him. He knew. He was so happy. He was acting so excited and crazy on the road. That's when he told me what he had heard the night. God had confirmed His word. He told us both. It is a good thing because (maybe) one of us would have decided not to obey. Obedience is so important.

Throughout the pregnancy, the medical professionals were unable to tell the gender. We did so many ultrasounds - but the gender of the baby was not showing via ultrasound. For whatever reason, her gender was concealed. The baby was always positioned, so they could not tell, but we knew. We knew the word of God was sure. She would be a girl. Everyone said we should (in case) buy neutral colors and think of possible boy names, just in case. But we knew she would be a girl. Our beautiful baby girl was born in the twelfth year of our marriage. Was the pregnancy easy? No. There were complications, but God is faithful, and He revealed His promise to us and showed His faithfulness to us in the tangible form of a child.

This morning, I lay down and thought, "What should I share?" And this came to me: Tell them about God's faithfulness. Tell them about a time in your life when God fulfilled His promise. No matter what is going on in your life, God is faithful. You may be battling fears and doubts, questioning whether or not the promise itself is from God, and pondering it all inside. I will be honest: I did, but God remained faithful even when I was not.

My encouragement to you today is this: keep listening to hear God's voice. Let us be obedient when He speaks and keep holding on to Him. He is faithful, merciful, gracious, loving, kind (and so much more). If you do not remember anything said today, remember that the God you serve is faithful, and He is a God who keeps His promises. II Corinthians 1:20 states, "For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding "Yes!" And through Christ, our "Amen" (which means "Yes") ascends to God for his glory."

Wheat Harvest Magazine is a Magazine that shares the truth of God's word and the testimonies of those who have experienced the love, grace, favor and faithfulness of God.