Posted on October 17,2025 | Southern Asia Adventist Community Church Devotionals
Bible Verse
“The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how.”
— *Mark 4:26–27 (ESV)*
Ellen G. White Quote
“The germination of the seed represents the beginning of spiritual life, and the development of the plant is a beautiful figure of Christian growth.”
— Ellen G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 65
Reflection
Growth is often invisible before it becomes visible. Like a seed buried beneath the soil, God’s work in us is often hidden unseen by others, and sometimes even unnoticed by ourselves. We may feel stagnant or unseen, but God is quietly nurturing something deep within.
The seed doesn’t rush to break through the ground; it simply yields to the process. In the same way, spiritual maturity takes root in seasons of quiet surrender and faith. Even when you can’t see the progress, heaven sees it. Your prayers, your patience, your quiet obedience all are cultivating life that will one day blossom.
Ellen G. White reminds us that the seed’s slow, steady growth mirrors our walk with Christ. The soil of the heart must be kept soft with humility and watered with the Word. Then, in God’s time, fruit will appear love, joy, peace, and a faith that stands firm in every storm.
Prayer
Gracious Lord, Thank You for working in my life, even when I cannot see it. Help me to trust Your process and remain faithful in the hidden seasons. Cultivate in me a heart that grows quietly but deeply in Your grace. May my life bear fruit that reflects Your character and brings glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, amen.
