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… Continue reading September 5th – Proverbs 11:18
Tag: Reaping
October 17th – Revelation 14:14-16
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… Continue reading October 17th – Revelation 14:14-16
August 3rd – Proverbs 11:17
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… Continue reading August 3rd – Proverbs 11:17
June 14th – Isaiah 55:11
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,… Continue reading June 14th – Isaiah 55:11
may 22nd – Galatians 6:7
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… Continue reading may 22nd – Galatians 6:7
September 30th – Proverbs 6:8
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… Continue reading September 30th – Proverbs 6:8
September 23rd – James 3:18
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… Continue reading September 23rd – James 3:18
September 22nd – Matthew 6:26
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… Continue reading September 22nd – Matthew 6:26
September 21st – Galatians 6:8
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… Continue reading September 21st – Galatians 6:8
September 17th – John 4:36
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… Continue reading September 17th – John 4:36
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