Reaping

September 5th – Proverbs 11:18

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Proverbs 11:18

Proverbs 11:18 reminds us that “the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.” What a promise that is! When we choose to live with honesty, integrity, and faithfulness to God, our efforts are never wasted. But sometimes righteousness feels costly. Like choosing truth when a lie would be easier, extending forgiveness when it hurts, or walking away from what the world celebrates. Yet God sees every small step of obedience, even the ones no one else notices. His rewards don’t always come in the form of wealth or applause, but they are far richer. Rewards like peace that steadies our hearts, joy that no circumstance can steal, strength to endure trials, and treasures that last an eternity. Each day, we are plant seeds either for ourselves or for God’s Kingdom. What we sow today shapes the harvest of tomorrow. If we want a life that bears fruit, it begins with choosing righteousness in the ordinary moments. And trusting that God will bring about a sure and lasting harvest.

Reflection Question: What kind of seeds am I sowing in my daily life? Ones that fade with the world, or ones that reap God’s eternal reward?

Prayer Prompt: Lord, help me to sow seeds of righteousness in every choice I make. Keep me faithful, even in the small things, and remind me that Your rewards are sure and eternal.

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October 17th – Revelation 14:14-16

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Revelation 14:14-16

As winter will soon be upon us, farmers are busing gathering up the last of the fall harvest. The tractors dig deep into the soil, gleaning the fields, not wanting anything of value to be left behind. So it is with God. Very soon Jesus will return to glean God’s harvest. Wielding a sharp sickle, the Son of Man will reap every last one of God’s children. Like the harvest of wheat and the gathering of grapes, this final gathering will be to separate the righteous from the unrighteous. And the goats from the sheep. The return of Jesus signifies the ultimate fulfillment of God’s plan. A plan where He will gather His faithful followers and execute His divine justice. It serves as a powerful reminder of the promise of Christ’s return and the forthcoming culmination of history. The signs of the times tell us that soon the day of reckoning and reward for the faithful will come. Are you ready for the great harvest? Will you be gleaned by Jesus? Don’t wait to accept His gift of grace and salvation.

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August 3rd – Proverbs 11:17

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Proverbs 11:17

I love the quote, “Niceness is overrated. Be kind.” Have you ever thought about the difference between the two? A nice person asks are you hungry? But a kind person will bring you food without needing to be asked. Because at the root of kindness is a heart of Christ. One that wants the best for another. While being nice stems from a fleshly heart yearning to be liked. And sadly, often times Christians are nice, not kind. Because being kind costs us. It means going out of our way, setting ourself aside, to do something for someone else. Throughout the Bible we see how God both delights in and rewards sacrificial giving. And as Solomon tells us, the kind person benefits themselves. Because we reap what we sow. And by sowing the seeds of kindness, not only are we storing up treasures for ourselves in heaven, but guaranteeing a bountiful crop that blesses others.

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June 14th – Isaiah 55:11

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Isaiah 55:11

We are living in turbulent times. And now more than ever people are asking why these things are happening, what they mean, and what comes next. So what a blessing it is to have God’s Word. For the Bible is filled with the answers to our many questions. And in it contains history, prophecy, wisdom, and most wonderful of all, the Good News of Jesus Christ. Everything we need to get through life in victory. And as Hebrews 4:12 tells us, “the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Every word it contains true, and every promise will be fulfilled. God gave us the Bible so we wouldn’t walk in darkness and ignorance. And now is the perfect opportunity to share God’s Word to a questioning world. The harvest is ripe and ready for reaping!

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may 22nd – Galatians 6:7

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Galatians 6:7

Have you ever said to yourself, “If only I had..?” or, “I wish I didn’t…!” The Bible is filled with story after story of those who made both wise and unwise decisions. And the consequences of their choices. It also teaches us a very important Biblical principle. We reap what we sow. That’s why before we sow, we need to first seek counsel from the Lord. Because by doing so, we save ourselves from reaping a life filled with regret. So how do we receive God’s advice, power, and grace? By applying practical principles. These include surrendering our will to His. Meditating on His Word. Spending time in prayer. Having patience in waiting to hear from Him. And finally, trusting completely in the answer He gives. Each day we find ourselves facing decisions to be made, both big and small. And with each one God wants us to come to Him.

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September 30th – Proverbs 6:8

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Proverbs 6:8

As believers, we know not to be anxious about the future. But God also warns us against being foolish and lazy. Throughout the book of Proverbs, we are told the value of hard work. Because hard work can often be the difference between success and failure. Look at the ants. Without needing to be told what to do, or having to be supervised, they get busy at the work at hand. They are called wise because they plan ahead. The ants work diligently in the summer, gathering their winter supply in the harvest. This toil protects themselves and their families from starvation during hard times. Solomon tells us, a wise man understands the value of hard work, for “In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.” (Prov. 14:23) There is no more rewarding work than the work we do for God. Because not only are ensuring blessings for today, but storing up wonderful riches in the bank of heaven!

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September 23rd – James 3:18

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James 3:18

Relationships are hard. And right now we are living in divisive times marked by anger, hatred, and even violence. But such ways don’t bring people together, or change one another’s opinion. And Christians need to stay out of the fray, instead sowing seeds of peace and producing fruits of righteousness. How? By setting aside the flawed, selfish, jealous, me-first, wisdom of the world. And instead apply the wisdom from above. For godly wisdom is, “pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy, and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” (James 3:17) We’ve all heard the phrase, “Do you want to be right, or happy?” With God we can have both. But it’s important to always check our motives and attitudes when dealing with others. Are we examples of God’s love and grace? Are we sharing God’s truth in love and humility, or are we using the Bible as a weapon; proving others wrong and justifying our own actions?

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September 22nd – Matthew 6:26

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Matthew 6:26

Corrie Ten Boom once said, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” It’s only human to fret over things we can’t control. But as Christians we can let go of worry and anxiety because of the faith we have in God, our gracious Provider. Many suffer in this world with not having clean water to drink, food to eat, or shelters over their head. And as hard as that can be, life is more than just about basic necessities. It’s about working for God, including trusting Him to provide what we need to live. Jesus tells us to look at the birds of the sky. They don’t plant, harvest, or store up their crops in a barn. They live day to day, moment by moment. And still they get fed from the hand of God. We are much more valuable to our Father than the birds. And as such, we can trust God to take of us in every way. Meaning we may not always get what we want, but God promises to always provide exactly what we need at exactly the right time.

 

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September 21st – Galatians 6:8

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Galatians 6:8

Once we receive Jesus as our Savior, our eternity is secured. But the life we lead before going home to heaven has only two paths. A path that sows to the flesh, or a path that sows to the Spirit. One leads to moral decay and destruction. And the other leads to an orchard of spiritual fruit for God. Once we were dead in our sin nature, separated from our Heavenly Father. But through Jesus, we have been given the power to die to that old sin nature. Now as farmers working for the Lord, we have the freedom from sowing seeds of sinfulness, bitterness, and fleshly evil. Instead we can sow seeds of faith, goodness, and righteousness. So what kind of harvest do you want? An orchard of abundant fruitfulness for God, or a field of dust laid barren by fleshly desires? Every day we make the choice of how we will live and the fruits we will pursuit. May it be the rich, eternal fruit of the Spirit that will never rot.

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September 17th – John 4:36

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John 4:36

God’s fields are in need of many workers. And each of us have an important role to play. Some will sow seeds, other will nourish those seeds, and still others will reap the seed. But regardless of our duty, we can all rejoice together over the bounty of the Lord’s harvest. And to each of us, the laborers of God, He gives mighty promises. Our work in the harvest will be rewarded. The goodness of our work will last forever. And each one of us will share in the happiness of the harvest. Just like the angels who rejoice over every saved soul (Luke 15:10), we too will celebrate the sweetness of God’s crop. But the days are growing short before the time of planting is over forever. And no more will the fields give up their goodness. So now, while we still can, we need to roll up our sleeves and get our hands beautifully dirty in God’s soil. Time to plant, nourish, and reap the seeds of God’s Word. So that at the time of God’s great harvest, we can celebrate with endless joy!

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