Seed time and harvest. The world is even aware of this when you consider some of the phrases used such as; what goes around, comes around. Yes? This always can be a check in our spirit as to what we NEXT say or do. Too often we seem to ignore the voice of our spirit because we want our opinion noted, or our plan followed, or… The point is that what we do and say is our seed in the moment.
I realize you may have considered this, but have you also considered what ‘fruit’ or weed you sow when you act/say? Are you ever surprised when you remember your own actions/words and what they produce? Scripture is replete with warnings and examples of seed time and harvest: Hosea 8:7 talks about sowing the wind and reaping the whirlwind. 2Corinthians 9:6 tells us that if we sow sparingly, we will reap sparingly.
“For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption,
but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting
life.” (Galatians 6:8)
Those were only 3 of the many examples, but if you recall Jesus’ parables they often used the farming analogy and seed time and harvest were prominently displayed. I think part of the reason for this is that it is an easy example to understand. It’s the application that doesn’t seem to attain the same level of appreciation and application. Look at your own life – is this the reason you’ve experienced the results? Again, no criticism – just questions.
You will never get an apple from a fig tree nor a edible crop from weeds and thistles. So consider your life – what is being produced? What do you experience? Is this what you want or expect? If you aren’t pleased with your results then you need to reassess what it is you are planting and how. Because plants do need water and sun and tilling. You can’t merely broadcast the seeds and expect a bumper crop.
Remember too – you don’t have to do this alone. If you are intent upon being a good seed planter you also have one who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24, John 14:16); there to help you. And you can. You can become that good seed planter and reap a good crop. It is your decision. What seed do you choose to plant and what will you do to help the seed mature?
