This morning Pastor Marion shares from Ecclesiastes 3, highlighting the well-known passage that says there is “a time for everything under heaven.” A time to plant and a time to harvest, a time to laugh and a time to cry, a time to build and a time to tear down. These words from Solomon remind us that life is full of changing moments, but none of them are outside of God’s plan.
Solomon, known as the wisest man who ever lived, eventually realised that success, wealth, and human effort alone cannot give life its meaning. True purpose explains, is found only when life is lived with God and with eternity in mind. God has placed eternity in every human heart, meaning we are created for something greater than just the temporary things of this world.
Pastor Marion encourages us not to lose heart during difficult seasons. Sometimes we don’t understand why we are going through certain experiences, but every season has a purpose. Each one is an opportunity for growth, learning, and deeper trust in God.
She then focuses particularly on the season of spring, which represents new life, fresh beginnings, and preparation. Spring may be exciting, but it also requires effort, like clearing a garden, planting seeds, and preparing the ground for growth. In the same way, spiritual “spring seasons” in our lives call us to invest time, energy, and faith as God begins something new. In the same way that a gardener plants and prepares the ground, we are called to invest in the right attitudes, choices, and actions. What we plant now will eventually shape the harvest we experience later. The way we respond to the season we are in, whether it’s easy or challenging will influence what comes next.
Another important part of the season is pruning, cutting back things that no longer help us grow. Though this can sometimes feel painful or confusing, she explains that pruning often leads to healthier growth and better fruit in the future.
Marion reminds us that every season is temporary, but when we trust God and invest faithfully in the present, a harvest will eventually come. Her encouragement is simple: recognise the season you are in, stay close to God, and trust His timing as He continues to work in your life.