Sermon Highlights
Feelings come, but they don’t come first.
God will help you in your hard place.
God is often most strategic when you are most surprised.
A reaper begins with the end in mind.
You have become so focused on how hard it is or how hurt you are that you have become blind to how much help you have.
Feelings don't come first; faith does.
Scriptures
John 4:27-39 - Jesus talks with the Samaritan woman
Galatians 6:8-9 - We will reap a harvest
Psalm 126:5 - What we sow in tears, we will reap with joy
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
At the end of his sermon, Pastor Steven said, “You are one thought away from joy.” What’s one thing you’re grateful for right now?
eGroup Highlights
What’s your highlight from this week’s sermon?
Discussion Questions
“God is often most strategic when you are most surprised.” Can you think back on something that surprised you, but you can now see how God was moving?
“The harvest is already here.” Where in your life do you need to open your eyes to reap the harvest in front of you?
Additional Questions
“Maybe you’ve been reaping, and you never even realized it.” Share an area of your life where you are reaping a harvest from what others have sown before.
“A reaper begins with the end in mind.” Where are you focused on the feelings when you need to focus on the outcome?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Pastor Steven said, “Feelings come, but they don’t come first; faith does.” What’s coming up this week where you want to focus your faith over your feelings?
Pray that each group member will be able to see beyond their immediate feelings and focus on the long-term outcomes God is working in their lives. Ask God to reveal the help and blessings they may have been overlooking and to grant them the strength to remain faithful in challenging times. Thank God for His constant presence and guidance as they navigate their personal harvests and opportunities.