Harvest of Blessing | Pastor Oladimeji Adepitan

Opening Scripture

• John 12:12–16 – The Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday)
  • Jesus enters Jerusalem as King
  • People shout “Hosanna” (salvation has come)
  • A prophetic moment: God’s salvation plan unfolding

1. Understanding Palm Sunday – The Season of Fulfillment

• Palm Sunday represents a turning point in God’s plan
• It is the “season finale” of Jesus’ earthly ministry
• What God had been preparing is now manifesting
• Within days: death, resurrection, and victory

Key Insight:

• Because Christ entered triumphantly → we are called to live triumphantly
• “It is finished” → the work of salvation is already completed

2. The Promise of Harvest

Psalm 126:5

• “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy”

Galatians 6:9 (NLT)

• “At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up”

Key Points:

• Sowing may be painful → harvest is guaranteed
• It is not a suggestion → it is a spiritual law
• Timing matters → “due season”

3. The Call to Restore Others

Galatians 6:1–2

• If someone falls:
  • Restore them
  • Do it with meekness
  • Bear one another’s burdens

Key Insight:

• People may fall into:
  • Sin
  • Mistakes
  • Life challenges
• The goal is not condemnation → restoration

What Restoration Means:

• Bringing someone back to wholeness
• Not just recovery → becoming stronger than before

4. The Law of Christ

John 13:34

• “Love one another as I have loved you”

Key Truth:

• Burden-bearing = fulfilling the law of Christ
• You cannot truly help someone without love

Evidence of Discipleship:

• Not titles or appearance
• But love in action

5. Who Is “Spiritual”?

Romans 8:14

• Those led by the Spirit are sons of God

John 3:6

• “That which is born of the Spirit is spirit”

John 4:24

• God is Spirit → relates with us spiritually

Definition:

A spiritual person is:

• Born again
• Led by the Spirit
• Sensitive to God’s voice
• Able to discern and help others

Key Insight:

• If you are born again → you are spiritual
• Not just pastors or leaders

6. Your Identity as a Spiritual Being

• You are:
  • Not ordinary
  • Led by God
  • Spirit-filled
  • A vessel for God

Truths:

• You carry God’s Spirit
• You can discern situations
• You are like the wind (John 3:8)
• You are meant to make impact

7. Bearing Burdens – Practical Application

• Check on people genuinely
• Go beyond “I’m fine”
• Show care and consistency
• Be available to help

Important Attitude:

• Do it with meekness
• Not for pride or control
• Not to expose others

8. Don’t Get Weary in Doing Good

Reality:

• Helping others can be tiring
• Sometimes unappreciated

Instruction:

• Do not give up

Why?

• There is a harvest coming

9. The Reward: Harvest of Blessing

• God rewards burden-bearers
• Blessings come from:
  • Helping those in need
  • Not just giving to those who can repay

Key Principle:

• God uses people to bless people
• When you help others → God rewards you

10. Opportunities to Be a Blessing

Galatians 6:10

• Do good to:
  • Everyone
  • Especially fellow believers

Application:

• Look around:
  • Who needs help?
  • Who needs encouragement?
  • Who needs restoration?

11. Final Charge

• You are called to:
  • Restore others
  • Carry burdens
  • Love genuinely
  • Be a vessel

Prayer Focus:

• “Lord, make me a vessel”
• “Use me to restore others”
• “Let me partake in the harvest of blessing”

Key Takeaways

• Palm Sunday = beginning of fulfillment
• You are spiritual and empowered
• Love = law of Christ
• Helping others = kingdom assignment
• Don’t quit → your harvest is coming