1 Corinthians 3:6-7 – Today’s Verse for April 26, 2025 Saturday

“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.“
— 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 KJV

Reflection on Today's Verse

We fuss over who did what, who gets credit, whose ministry is really bearing fruit. Meanwhile, God’s over there chuckling, holding the only watering can that actually matters.

You could plant the perfect seed. You could water it with holy tears and organic, fair-trade compost. But if God doesn’t make it grow? Forget it. That’s humbling, isn’t it? And also kind of freeing. You’re not the miracle worker—you’re just holding a shovel.

So work hard, sure. But maybe stop stressing over results like they’re your Yelp reviews. The harvest was never yours to control. God’s got this. (And honestly, He’s way better at it.)

Personal Prayer

Lord, You’re the one who makes things grow—not me. I plant seeds, I water them, but sometimes I act like I’m the one who controls the harvest. Forgive me for stressing over what only You can do.

Help me work faithfully, but without the weight of thinking it all depends on me. When I start measuring success like it’s my job, remind me: You’re the miracle in the middle of all my effort.

Take my small offerings—my planting, my watering—and do what only You can. Let me trust Your timing, Your way, Your growth.

In Your name I pray, Amen.