Build With God

Showers Come in Season

Scripture:
I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.
Ezekiel 34:26

Observation:
God speaks about timing and provision. Blessing is not random or forced. It comes in season. There is intention, rhythm, and trust embedded in how God provides growth and fruit.

Application:
I have learned that one of my biggest leadership struggles is letting go of tasks I am good at. Early in building a company, that strength feels responsible. I know the system. I can move faster. I can keep quality high. But over time, holding on quietly becomes a bottleneck.

I remember a season where I was still approving every line of copy and reviewing every customer workflow late at night. The business was growing, revenue was up, but I was exhausted and my team was stuck waiting on me. I told myself I was being diligent. The truth was I was afraid. Afraid that if I released control, something would break and I would be exposed.

Ezekiel reminds me that showers come in season, not all at once and not by my force. Growth requires space. Delegation is not abdication. It is an act of humility. That is the character trait this verse presses into me. Humility says I am not the source of the blessing. God is.

In business, this shows up in systems. If I never document a process because I like being needed, the system cannot mature. If I do not train someone else to lead sales calls or manage cash flow, the company stays dependent on my availability. God’s blessing often follows obedience to healthy order, not heroic effort.

This also applies at home. When I carry everything silently, my wife and kids miss the chance to grow with me. Inviting others into responsibility is uncomfortable, but it is how trust deepens.

I am learning to release tasks in season, not too early and not too late. I ask better questions now. Who else could own this? What would break if I stepped back? What might grow if I let someone else step forward? When I act with humility, I make room for God to send the rain.

Prayer:
Lord, help me trust Your timing.
Give me humility to release control.
Grow what I cannot carry alone.
Send Your blessing in the right season.
Amen.

Build With God,
Bill

P.S. Identify one task you currently own and write a simple handoff note or loom video for it today.

P.P.S. Further reading: Proverbs 16:9, James 4:6, Matthew 25:21

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that God sends showers in season?

It means that growth and blessing come according to Gods timing, not our pressure. Ezekiel 34:26 reminds us that provision is intentional and seasonal. In leadership and in life, not every effort produces immediate fruit. There are rhythms of planting, waiting, and harvesting. When we try to force results outside of season, we often create stress and bottlenecks. Trusting that showers come in season frees a leader from acting like the source of growth. It builds patience, humility, and steadiness under pressure, both in business and at home.

How do I trust God with growth while still leading my business responsibly?

Trusting God with growth does not mean stepping back from responsibility. It means leading with healthy order instead of control. In business, that looks like building systems, documenting processes, and developing people instead of personally carrying every decision. When a leader refuses to delegate out of fear, growth stalls around that person. Responsible leadership prepares the company to mature beyond one individual. By creating structure and empowering others, you align your effort with Gods timing. You work diligently, but you release the illusion that you are the source of the blessing.

Why is delegation an issue of humility and not just efficiency?

Delegation reveals whether you believe you are the source or a steward. When you hold tightly to tasks because you are good at them, it can quietly become pride or fear of being exposed. Humility acknowledges that growth does not depend on your constant involvement. It makes space for others to develop and for systems to mature. Choosing to delegate at the right time shapes character. It confronts insecurity, builds trust, and trains you to depend on God rather than heroic effort. That kind of humility strengthens both leadership and personal integrity.

How does releasing control at work affect my marriage and family?

Releasing control at work often restores presence and shared responsibility at home. When a leader carries everything alone, exhaustion follows, and family members feel the weight of that strain. Inviting your wife and children into appropriate responsibility builds trust and maturity. It communicates that you do not need to be the hero of every outcome. As you delegate wisely in business, you model healthy leadership at home. Your family learns stewardship, teamwork, and faith in Gods timing instead of watching you operate from pressure and overextension.

What is one practical way to apply this idea of showers in season today?

Identify one task you currently own that someone else could begin to learn. Then create a simple handoff plan. Write a clear note outlining the process or record a short training video explaining how and why it works. This small act builds order into your leadership and signals trust in your team. It also exposes whether you are holding on out of fear or wisdom. By releasing a task in the right season, you create room for growth. You do your part faithfully and allow God to send the rain.