“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” (2 Corinthians 9:6 ESV)
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” (Galations 6:7 ESV)
I had a talk with God yesterday about sowing. I told him I want to be able to sow into others more.
He asked what made me think I wasn’t sowing into others?
So I told him I don’t always have enough money to give to someone.
His reply, “Who said it always has to be cash?”
Well, that got my poor old brain to thinking. Then God joined in. He said I do sow. What about groceries I give others? How many times do I go to a mobile market and give it all away? What about things you make for the outreach team to hand out? And then there’s time. He said I sow time into others. That one stumped me. His answer was, when I pray for others, that is sowing time. It’s time I could spend doing whatever but instead I spend it praying.
According to google the definition of sowing is, “plant seeds by scattering it on or in the earth.” I searched for a biblical definition and couldn’t find one. But if sowing is planting seeds, then that is what is being done when I share food, things or time with someone. I guess I am sowing into others.
But it can also mean sowing God’s word into someone. I think that is a good thing to share. We need to share the gospel across the world. I can’t think of a better way to sow into someone than to share the news that Jesus is coming back soon, so get yourself ready or you will be left behind. You really don’t want left behind. Read Revelations in the Bible if you want a good horror story. So repent! Get yourself right with God before it’s too late. Then live your life for God and not the world.
God loves you! Have a great day.
Kathy Keller
Writer and Prayer warrior with Answers2Prayer Ministries
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