Dear All,
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seed that you plant.
– Robert Lois Stevenson
Sowing & Reaping
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Galatians 6:7-8
God established certain laws that govern the life that we live on earth. There are definite consequences to everything that we do. Paul says that we can live out our lives making a distinct choice between two things; we can either live sowing to our flesh, or we can live sowing to the Spirit.
Many choose to sow to the flesh as they fail to see how their actions have power to impact the future. They are deceived by the world to think that there are no consequences to their actions, when in reality, the consequences are just delayed. Paul warns the Galatians that God will not be mocked by their carnal life that leads to ruin and destruction, when instead they could be producing good fruit.
We have the choice to sow in the Spirit; choosing to be led by God on a daily basis so that we bear fruit through Him. As we sow into God’s kingdom each day, living a life of faith in Christ, we will surely reap life everlasting.
Today, if anyone has made choices to sow in the flesh without considering the consequences, it may be time to take a pause. Ask God to give spiritual wisdom and insight through His Word on the matter. If we decide to guard our hearts against every sinful nature and persevere after Him, a great reward is promised. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God assures that “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
As God’s children, His kingdom is our heritage. It is our choice to live a life of faith, placing the highest priority on pleasing God in all our ways and reap a great harvest of His blessings.
Dear Lord,
May I be filled with Your gentle Spirit to sow seeds of righteousness and reap the fruit of unfailing love. Amen.
God bless you,
Theo & Manju