Faith and Physical Evidence

“…other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than what was sown.” Luke 8:8

I am writing from Darwin where our team from PCS and my family has been for the last four days. In our very first devotions time up here I asked the team – why are we excited? How do we know that it’s going to be a significant time here in Darwin? What is our evidence to support the idea that we’re really going to make a difference?

Our faith itself is the evidence. God plants a thought, an idea, or a possibility in our hearts about the future. It is just like a seed that is planted in soil. When we look at the soil we cannot see any evidence of the seed. All that potential is locked away inside the seed, hidden in darkness under the ground.

But the seed is a promise. We cannot control the potential and we cannot make it grow. We can only focus on the condition of the soil and give it the very best chance. And in the Maker’s time, the seed breaks through and starts to show what it and He can do.

Five days in and I am glad to report that we have seen some of our faith seeds sprouting. We were given the opportunity to do a sausage sizzle, serve pancakes and then do a concert at a local middle school. Of course the food was popular, but the response at the concert, the positivity and openness that was there showed us that the church here in Darwin will have many more chances to partner with that school.

It is exciting to be involved in a faith adventure like this; and it is a joy to see seeds bear fruit as our faith and God’s favour combine. The students on the trip (a fantastic bunch) have seen the results of stepping out of their comfort zones to bless and connect with others. We have also had the chance to see the wonderful, strong tree of a church that is being planted here in Darwin by Troy and Nicole Davis. It is thrilling and fulfilling to be part of such a risky and purpose-filled adventure.

What seeds do you have in your soil?

Be encouraged. Your faith is the evidence (Hebrews 11:1). Look forward to the joy if seeing those seeds sprout into healthy plants and strong trees.