Day: January 13, 2026
LEADERS PLANT SEEDS THEY MAY NOT IMMEDIATELY HARVEST
WELCOME BACK! The Bible says in (Ecclesiastes 11:1 (KJV): “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.” This verse teaches that kingdom investment often operates on God’s timeline, not ours. True leadership is rooted in faithfulness, not instant rewards. Godly leaders sow with conviction even when results are invisible, just as Abraham obeyed God’s call without knowing the full outcome (Hebrews 11:8). They invest time, truth, prayer, and integrity into people and systems, trusting that God, who sees in secret, will bring the harvest in due season (Galatians 6:9). Such leaders are not driven by applause but by obedience, knowing that every seed sown in faith carries divine purpose and future impact.
The focus of a wise leader is long-term impact, not short-term applause. By sowing wisely today, through mentorship, service, discipline, and godly example, leaders build legacies that outlive their position and season. Moses is a powerful spiritual example; he led Israel faithfully for forty years, yet did not enter the Promised Land. Still, his obedience laid the foundation for Joshua to lead the people into fulfillment (Deuteronomy 34:4–9). Moses understood that leadership is stewardship, not ownership. In the same way, Jesus invested deeply in twelve disciples, patiently teaching and modeling truth, even when they misunderstood Him. That seed later produced a global harvest through the early Church (Acts 1:8). True leaders think beyond today and labour for generations they may never meet.
Not every seed bears fruit immediately, but no seed sown in obedience is ever wasted. Leaders who understand this remain consistent, patient, and committed, knowing that God is the ultimate Rewarder of faithful sowing (Hebrews 11:6). Hannah prayed in tears before Samuel was born, yet her persistence birthed a prophet who transformed a nation (1 Samuel 1:27–28). Likewise, Paul planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). Dear Uplifted Moments family, thank you for choosing to sow righteousness, truth, and love even when the harvest seems far. May the Lord strengthen your hands, renew your patience, and reward every faithful seed you have planted. We pray that your labour will speak for you in seasons to come, and that God will cause your seeds to flourish abundantly, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Rev. Dr. Israel M Onyije
Uplifted Moments Team Leader
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