A man planted fruit trees on rocky ground. For three years, nothing happened. Neighbours laughed and said he was wasting his time. But he kept pruning, watering, and waiting. In the fourth year, the trees produced more fruit than any orchard nearby. The soil hadn’t changed. His patience and faithfulness did.
Friend, consistency always beats intensity (Galatians 6:7-9). The race is rarely won by those who sprint at the start and burn out. It’s often the one who remains faithful in the hidden seasons when no one is watching, who sees the harvest. God honours steady obedience more than sporadic zeal. Keep sowing, even when the ground looks dry (Isaiah 54:1-3).
Treat resistance as feedback. Every calling faces resistance, but not all resistance means you’re off course. Sometimes, the Lord uses opposition to sharpen you, like iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). Instead of quitting, ask what He is teaching you in the delay. Refinement often comes through pressure (Isaiah 30:21).
Guard your energy like a resource. Even Jesus withdrew to quiet places to pray. If He needed rest, we do too (Matthew 11:28). Staying power isn’t about running on empty until you break. It’s about abiding in Him, letting Him renew your strength so you don’t grow weary in well-doing (Exodus 33:14)
Stay anchored to your reason. Seasons change, and feelings rise and fall, but purpose remains. When you remember why God called you, it becomes an anchor in the storm (1 Corinthians 15:58). Work as unto the Lord, and let that higher calling carry you when motivation fades (Colossians 3:23).
Let time do that haste can’t. God’s work rarely unfolds on our timeline. What looks delayed is often being prepared. The vision may tarry, but it will speak (Habakkuk 2:3). Trust that the Lord who began the work in you is faithful to complete it in His time (Philippians 1:6).
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria