Expectation | Mark 4:26-29
Dr. Chris Montgomery · Sept. 24, 2025
The Big Idea: When we do not see God’s hand at work, it is an opportunity for us to trust His heart.
(Mark 4:26-29) Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. 28 The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. 29 And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.”
1. Night and Day - God’s work is continual.
2. Asleep or Awake - God’s work is not limited to our schedule.
3. Sprout and Grows - God’s work always brings new life.
4. Harvest - One day God’s work will be complete.
Question: What should our prayer and posture be in those seasons when we know God is at work, but we just can’t see it?
(Psalm 25:4–5) Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God, my savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Prayer of Confession
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.