Read Galatians 6:7-10 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Wouldn’t life be easier if you could blame everything bad that happens on your parents, your past, your boss, your neighbors, your circumstances, your biology, your… whatever? Wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t have to take any responsibility for ourselves? Scripture is pretty clear on that ballot:
“Do not be deceived… whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” Galatians 6:7
Nowhere is this harvesting principle more apparent than on a farm. After the cold, hard winter, spring comes and the ground is tilled. The farmer sows seed into the field. Then, if he has been diligent throughout the summer, he harvests at the fall. He reaps what he has sown.
I’m sure you understand the concept but do you get the application to your life? Scripture says that whatever you plant, you harvest.
What have you been planting in your marriage? In your family, with your children? In your finances? In your walk with God?
If you planted corn, don’t expect wheat to grow. As hard as it is to accept, where you are today is because of the choices you’ve made. I am very aware of the weight of that principle. My rationalizations, excuse-making, and blaming others keeps me in bondage. When I admit and say, “OK, this is a consequence,” then I can begin to experience God’s grace flowing into the place of recognition and truth. This is the truth that sets you free. Far more than I ever want to admit, I am responsible for what I have planted and am now harvesting.
Do you have faith to believe God can make this a turning point in your life? When you honestly come before God with repentance, He will energize your future with grace because of your humility to acknowledge, “Hey, I’ve planted some things I regret but starting from now, I want to plant a new corp.” Woohoo! When that happens, get ready for a new harvest.
-James MacDonald-
Responding - What have I planted that I would like to weed out? What will I plant in its place?
Following - Weed out the bad choices, “plant” good ones and tend them well.
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