What if one of the most powerful words in Scripture is a word we often overlook?
In Leviticus 26:10, God gives Israel a promise that appears to be about harvest and provision:"You shall eat the old harvest, and clear out the old because of the new."
At first glance, the verse seems to focus on food storage, abundance, and God's faithfulness to provide. Yet hidden within the verse is a small word that opens the door to a much deeper spiritual principle:until.
The old harvest remained until the new harvest arrived.The old was not the destination.It was the bridge.In this episode, we explore the mercy hidden inside seasons of transition and why understanding this principle can change the way we view spiritual growth, discipleship, and maturity.
How often do we become frustrated when we still see evidence of the old?
Old habits.
Old thinking.
Old fears.
Old struggles.
We expect instant transformation and forget that God often works through process.
Seeds grow beneath the surface before fruit appears.
Roots become established long before anyone sees the harvest.
This reflection follows the thread from Leviticus 26:10 into the broader journey of spiritual maturity.
We consider what it means to move beyond simply receiving and begin walking in what God has given.
We explore how God's promise to teach His children connects to growth, discipleship, and the lifelong work of becoming more like Christ.
Along the way, we reflect on Isaiah's promise that God's children will be taught by the Lord, Paul's call to maturity, and the importance of recognizing that growth unfolds over time.
Most importantly, we discover how the word "until" creates space for mercy.
Mercy for ourselves when we feel unfinished.
Mercy for others when we still see evidence of the old.
Mercy to trust that God is faithfully working beneath the surface even when we cannot yet see the full harvest.
If you find yourself in a season where the new has not fully appeared, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and a reminder that God is not finished with His work.
The old remains...until.
Join me as we reflect on God's faithfulness in the space between what has been and what is still coming.
Key Scriptures Discussed:Leviticus 26:10; Isaiah 54:13; Ephesians 4:11-13; Hebrews 5:12-14; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 2:6-7; Philippians 1:6; John 16:13.
Thank you for listening. May this reflection encourage you to continue growing, continue learning, and continue walking with the Lord as He faithfully brings forth the new.
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