Date: Saturday, 28th March, 2026
Text: Psalm 126:5–6
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
The common saying, “No pain, no gain,” reflects a deep spiritual truth. Every farmer understands that sowing is not convenient—it involves sacrifice, patience, and sometimes tears. The Word of God affirms this in Psalm 126:5–6, that those who sow in tears shall reap in joy, returning with abundant harvest.
When the season of harvest arrives, the farmer forgets the hardship endured during planting. The joy of reaping outweighs the pain of sowing. This teaches us that temporary discomfort often leads to lasting reward when we remain steadfast.
In life, there is the pain of discipline, the pain of consistency, and the pain of investing without immediate results. Many give up in this phase, but those who persist eventually see the gain. Likewise, a woman endures the pain of pregnancy and childbirth, yet rejoices when she holds her child—her pain is turned into joy.
Many desire results but are unwilling to endure the process. However, life and divine principles do not work that way. Hebrews 12:2 reminds us that Jesus endured the cross because of the joy ahead, and 2 Timothy 2:12 assures us that if we suffer with Him, we shall also reign with Him. Endurance is the pathway to glory.
Prayer Nugget: Father, please, give me the grace to endure the process that leads to my breakthrough; strengthen my faith to press on until my joy is full, in Jesus’ name.
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