The wise gardener
Brothers, my heart 's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. (Romans 10:1 ESV)
Where there is life, there is hope, and regarding those who have not made their decision, whose eternal destiny is hanging in the balances, continue to reach out to them with My truth and love.
Have faith, and trust that as you bring them to Me in prayer, I am working in their hearts. Be as the wise gardener who labors with patience and love, knowing that it takes time to bring forth the fruit of new life. He knows that although the tiny plant may have been buffeted in the storm, though it would seem to have withered and died, there is still life in the roots.
The wise gardener waters, nurtures, and tends the ground around the plant, even through the times when it does not seem to be doing well. He patiently plods along day after day, watering, nurturing and praying over the little plant, until finally the day comes. At the first signs of new shoots and new buds, the gardener rejoices, for the plant has come to life.
Where there is life, there is hope. Love with My unconditional love; bring them to Me in prayer. When you have tilled the ground, watered the plant, and given it a sufficient amount of care, you have only to pray and wait… Pray for My Spirit to work in their hearts to produce the miracle of new life. – Jesus [1]
If we are true intercessors, we must be ready to take part in God’s work on behalf of the people for whom we pray. - Corrie ten Boom
[1] Anchor Seeking and Saving the Lost
