>>>
1 Corinthians 3:7 - Patient in the Work.

1 Corinthians 3:7 (NLT) Its not important 
who does the planting, or who does the watering. 
Whats important is that God makes the seed grow. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Lets say, for the sake of 
illustration, that yesterday you told someone about Jesus, 
and they blew you off. But then last night, your 
words suddenly came back to them like a little 
explosion. It was a delayed reaction. 
   The seeds of the gospel that you sow 
today may break ground tomorrow. You just want to 
be faithful in getting those seeds out there. 
   Sometimes thats a full-blown 
proclamation of the gospel, and sometimes its sharing 
a little bit of your testimony. Sometimes it 
may be returning something that was lost with a 
God bless you. Or it may be telling someone 
whos hurting, Ill remember to pray for 
you.  
   By doing those things, youre sowing 
little seeds. Or you might be watering seeds that 
others have sown. 
   Jesus said to His disciples, You know 
the saying, One plants and another 
harvests. And its true. I sent you to harvest where 
you didnt plant; others had already done the 
work, and now you will get to gather the 
harvest (John 4:37-38 NLT). 
   Utilizing this line of thought, the 
apostle Paul said, I planted the seed in your 
hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who 
made it grow. Its not important who does the 
planting, or who does the watering. Whats important 
is that God makes the seed grow (1 
Corinthians 3:6-7 NLT). 
   Conversion is the work of God and God 
alone. 
   Yes, Hes looking for laborers in the 
field, and every one of us has an important part to 
play. Sometimes its a matter of sowing a seed, 
and other times its watering a seed that 
another person sowed. And sometimes, by Gods 
grace, its reaping what others have sown and 
watered. But we must be patient in the work of 
sharing the gospel. [Greg Laurie from Harvest 
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

SUPPLEMENTAL BLESSING

Mere infants in Christ 1 Cor. 3:1"9. 
Even a child knows what infants are like. 
Theyre those tiny people who cry and scream, who 
kick their arms and legs without going anywhere, 
and who mess their diapers. No, its not hard 
to tell a baby when you see"or hear"one. 
Its the same spiritually. Theres one 
unmistakable sign of spiritual babyhood: worldliness. 
Thinking, and behaving, just like the people of this 
world who lack the Spirit (v. 3). Here adulation 
of leaders, and the jealousy and quarreling 
among you, are characteristic of the way 
mere men think and act. How utterly foolish to 
exalt those who are only servants, when God 
is the source of all spiritual growth, no 
matter who ministers (v. 6). And then, to quarrel 
over which leader is better. Watch out for 
spiritual babies. As they kick and yell, they all too 
often bruise folks who come too near. And some 
spiritual babies never grow up. [The 365-Day 
Devotional Commentary] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

The Great Commission: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2010/20100221-1353.html 

The Great Commission [addendum]: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2011/20110215-1041.html 

Sharing Jesus: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20171001-1545.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The 
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657