Sowing and Reaping

*Sowing and Reaping*

"Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an
hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him." Genesis 26:12

Years ago, a Christian couple working overseas grew discouraged. Despite
intense efforts, they saw little results. One day they were greatly
impressed by 2 Corinthians 9:6. One a blackboard in their home, they
wrote: He which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Those
words remained on the blackboard for the next two years, reminding the
family to keep sowing. The day came when they saw multitudes coming to
Christ.

In its specific context, 2 Corinthians 9:6 refers to financially supporting
the Lord's word, but the principle of sowing/reaping intersects all of
life. Galatians 6:7-10 applies it to doing good - "Be not deceived; God is
not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he
that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that
soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us
not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint
not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men,
especially unto them who are of the household of faith."

Those who didn't grow up on a farm may not understand the magnitude or
power of the law of sowing and reaping; but it's a powerful tool at our
disposal. When we invest and expend our time, money, energy, possessions,
talents and gifts for God's kingdom, we're sowing. God will bring the
harvest in His time and in much greater proportion than our little seeds
that we planted. So don't grow weary in doing good for His glory and in
His name.

*It is enough for us to know that our labour is not in vain in the Lord.
In due time we shall reap what we sow; and they who sow abundantly shall
also reap abundantly. (John Owen)*