Daily Devotional - Growing In Grace - Week 17 - Day 115 - 4/25/26 - "God Gives the Increase"

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“God Gives the Increase”
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.”

Devotion:
Paul reminds us of an important truth about our role versus God’s role. He said in the Scripture that he planted seeds and Apollos watered it, but the true impact came from God alone.  God gave the increase!

This verse is humbling to me. It reminds me that we are not the source of results, because no matter how hard we work, how well we may teach the Word, or how much we serve, we cannot produce spiritual growth, God is the source of ALL growth.

God calls us to be faithful in the responsibilities of sharing the Gospel, being faithful disciples, spreading love, and diligently serving His people. He handles the outcome! It is God who will cause a person’s heart to change.

Sometimes we will feel discouraged when we don’t see immediate results, whether in ministry, relationships, or personal growth, but this Scripture encourages us to trust that God is working behind the scenes. He causes growth in ways we cannot see. So, stay faithful. Keep sowing. Keep watering - and trust God for the increase.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that You are in control of all growth. Help me to be faithful in the role You have entrusted to me. And give me strength to keep going, even when I don’t see immediate fruit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.