SGTJ DEVOTIONAL

 SOWING AND REAPING GOD'S HARVEST

Today's Scripture

7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever 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. Galatians 6:7-9 (NIV) 

Understanding the biblical meaning of 'Seed'

In biblical term, the concept of a seed holds deep symbolic meaning and simply represents: The Word of God, Faith, Growth, and Potential.

Be informed that 'Sowing seeds' is not about trying to buy salvation with money. We can’t bribe God for healing, blessings, or salvation, and according to Acts 4:12, there is no other name by which we can be saved. 

Preparation

In the natural world, the principle of sowing and reaping is straightforward: plant a seed, tend to it, and in due season, you will harvest its fruit. This principle is equally true in the spiritual realm. Our actions, words, and even thoughts are seeds we plant every day.

What kind of harvest are you preparing for?

In the journey of life and faith, we often find ourselves in the role of a gardener, entrusted with the task of planting seeds. As a believer, the seeds represent different actions in different area of your life: the words of encouragement, acts of kindness, the Word of God that you share with others, moments of studying the scripture and praying, and many more. Just as a gardener plants seeds in the soil, you are planting seeds of faith. Planting seeds of faith requires patience and trust. When you plant a seed, we do not see immediate results. It takes time for the seed to germinate, sprout, and grow into a healthy plant. Similarly, when we share our faith, we may not see immediate changes in the lives of others. But we must trust that God is at work, nurturing and growing those seeds in His perfect timing. 

Reflection

Take a moment to reflect on the seeds you are sowing in your life, in your spiritual journey and in the lives of others. Ask God to help you identify areas where you need to plant better seeds and trust Him for the harvest.

Today's Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for the principle of sowing and reaping. Help me to sow seeds that honor You and bring glory to Your name. Give me the strength to persevere and the faith to trust in Your perfect timing. May my life produce a bountiful harvest that reflects Your love and grace. In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Scriptures reading

There are many Bible verses on sowing seeds. Here are 5 scriptures on sowing seeds to encourage you to continue planting good seeds.

1- Galatians 6:7-9

7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever 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. (NIV) 

2- Matthew 13:3-9

3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear. (NIV) 

3- 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. 7 So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. (NIV)

4.- Genesis 26:12

Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. (NIV) 

5- Psalm 126:5-6

5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. (NIV)

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