I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
1 Corinthians 3:6-9
Three points from Paul’s teaching stand out in this passage. They correspond to the thoughts, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth.”
**We are to plant for harvest. Let us plant each day by sowing the seed of the gospel. We plant for harvest by sharing the good news of the forgiveness of sin that is available to all who believe. Also, we plant by loving people and by inviting them to Jesus.
**We are to prepare for harvest. We water as we continue to share the gospel and live out the implications of the gospel. Being a consistent witness is important and necessary for the harvest.
**We must pray for harvest. Only God can give the increase and cause growth. He uses our efforts and obedience. But, Jesus is the only one that can “build His church.” (Matthew 16:18)
Dear Christian, commit yourself to these three principles each day. The harvest is ready and waiting. People need Jesus and we should be honored to be used by God to lead souls to salvation!
Tony French
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