Mark 4:26-27 – God’s work is MYSTERIOUS but MEASURABLE 

  1. Christ’s work/life in me – Christ is transforming my heart, renewing my mind and shaping my character, into His likeness by the power of His Spirit. Produces: FAITH  
    Eg. Doubts, Distractions, Defensiveness – Confronting the why of our thinking and behaviours. 
  2. Christ’s work/life around me – Christ is revealing His presence and purposes in the world, drawing people to Himself and renewing all things.  Produces: HOPE 
    Eg. Worldview – The lens by which we see the world, as it is, as it should be, and as it will be 
  3. Christ’s work/life through me – Christ is extending His love and truth through my words and actions so others may encounter Him. Produces: LOVE 
    Eg. Calling – How God has uniquely placed me, gifted me, resourced me to encourage and testify 

The Man NOTICE the PROCESS and IDENTIFIES THE PRODUCT: Blade = Spiritual Awakening / Head = Spiritual Rootedness /  Grain = Spiritual Establishment 

Therefore: WE celebrate the MOVEMENT not the MILESTONES:  

  • Continual Growth: Steady Progression holiness towards maturity 
  • Cyclical Growth: Periods of decline followed by intense renewal