Normally, I don’t post on the weekends.
But today felt different.
It began like any other productive day—structured, focused, and filled with tasks that needed to be completed. I was preparing for what I believed was a new season, making sure everything was in order and ready to move forward. At the time, it felt like I was simply taking care of responsibilities.
What I didn’t realize was that while I was working on those things, God was working on me.
That morning, I spent several hours rebuilding our indoor hydroponic system. I took everything apart—pipes, connections, reservoirs—and cleaned and adjusted each piece so the system could function more efficiently. In a setup like that, every detail matters. Each line serves a purpose, every reservoir must be clean, and every component needs to be aligned properly. If the foundation isn’t right, the growth won’t be either.
As I worked, my focus was on the plants. They depend entirely on their environment—the right nutrients, the right structure, and the right conditions. Without those, growth is limited, or it stops altogether. At the time, it felt like a simple task. But looking back, it was something more.
God was showing me something.
Later in the day, my attention shifted to something completely different. I began setting up my podcast equipment—microphones, cables, mixers—everything needed to be tested and ready. I decided to record a test episode, and the topic I chose was my testimony.
If I’m being honest, I had been avoiding that.
Not because I didn’t want to share, but because I was nervous. Questions kept running through my mind—who am I to do this? What if I’m not good enough? What if I say the wrong thing? What if people judge me? Those thoughts didn’t stop me entirely, but they slowed me down enough to keep me from moving forward.
Later that evening, I took a break and watched a movie. I didn’t expect much from it, but something about it caught me off guard. It stirred something deeper than I anticipated. I found myself reflecting, even becoming emotional in a way I hadn’t planned for.
In that quiet moment, I paused and thanked God.
I thanked Him for guiding me, for staying with me, and for leading me even when I couldn’t clearly see the path ahead. And in that moment, something shifted. What started as a normal day suddenly became something more—a moment of clarity.
God reminded me of something simple, but powerful.
This was never about being perfect. It wasn’t about having everything polished or impressing anyone. It was about being faithful.
Faithful to share what He has done. Faithful to speak when He calls. Faithful to step forward, even when I feel unqualified.
That realization lifted a weight I didn’t even realize I had been carrying. Because the truth is, this was never about me being ready. It was about me being willing.
Scripture speaks directly into that kind of moment:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” — Proverbs 3:5–6
When we rely on our own understanding, fear begins to grow. Doubt takes over, and pressure builds. But when we trust God, everything begins to shift. The hesitation I felt wasn’t coming from Him.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
God doesn’t call us to shrink back. He calls us to move forward—not in our own strength, but in His.
As I reflected on the earlier work I had done with the hydroponic system, the connection became clear. Preparing that system and preparing to step into what God is calling me to do are not all that different. Both require intentional effort, preparation, patience, and trust. You don’t force growth. You create the conditions for it. You plant the seed, provide what is needed, and trust God to do what only He can do.
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6
That is the assignment—not to control the outcome or guarantee results, but to remain faithful in the process.
Jesus said:
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” — Matthew 9:37
And today, that landed differently.
Because I realized I had been standing at the edge of the field, thinking about stepping in, waiting for confidence, clarity, and perfection. But God wasn’t asking for any of that.
He was asking for obedience.
I don’t need to have all the answers. I don’t need perfect delivery or a flawless plan. I simply need to say yes.
So that’s what I’m choosing.
If God asks me to speak, I will speak.
If He asks me to share, I will share.
If He asks me to plant, I will plant.
Because this journey isn’t about how prepared I feel—it’s about how faithful I’m willing to be.
💭 Reflection
- Where is God calling me to step forward right now?
- Am I waiting to feel ready, or choosing to be obedient?
- What fear is holding me back?
🙏 Prayer
Lord, give me the courage to step forward when You call me. Help me trust You more than I trust myself. Remove fear, doubt, and hesitation, and replace them with faith and obedience. Teach me to be faithful in the small steps and to trust You with the results. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
In Christ,
Jeffrey Trester
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