WHAT IS IN YOUR GARDEN?

2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

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Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived. God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.

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Proverbs 11:24,25 There is one who scatters, yet increases; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty.  The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will be watered also himself.

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Luke 8:15 But the seed on the good ground are those who, having heard the Word, keep it in an honest and good heart and bear fruit with patience.

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Deuteronomy 28: 1, 2  Now it will be, if you will diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all His commandments which I am commanding you today, then the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.  And all these blessings will come on you and overtake you if you listen to the voice of the Lord your God.

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The Bible has much to say about sowing and reaping. There are so many more scriptures than these, it was hard to choose just a few.

One of my favorite plants to grow in my garden is tomatoes.  This year I have chosen ten or twelve varieties—each chosen for specific characteristics and flavor.  

When I plant a Porterhouse tomato seed, I am not expecting a Tomato Berry. One weighs over a pound each; the other is the size of a grape.  When I plant a bell pepper seed, I am not expecting corn to come up. I’m pretty sure you are not surprised by this.

The Bible makes it clear whatever we sow we can expect to reap.  This not only applies to seeds for our gardens but also applies to being kind to others, being generous and benevolent to those in need, being patient with young Christians who are learning God’s ways.

Ninety-nine percent of the time when I give a smile to a store clerk, restaurant servers or someone in church, I get a smile back. Everyone is struggling with something – somethings more desperate than others. We may never know how much the other person needs a smile and kind word.

Money is another topic covered often in the Bible. 2 Corinthians 9:6 reminds me of my Grandmother.  She was a widow living alone on a fixed income. Her needs and wants were simple but she always seemed to have whatever she wanted.

When she went into a nursing home at the age of 96 I started taking care of her finances. I soon realized where her blessings came from. She gave much of her money to a number of ministries and charities. The Lord will always do what His Word says He will do.  When we give bountifully, we will receive bountifully. Her example preached that to me.

Whether we are friendly with a sweet spirit that attracts people to us or critical and mean so people avoid our company– we will reap what we are sowing.  AND, have you noticed, grouchy people look older?

Let’s plant a huge garden we will be happy to reap.

 

Lord, make me always aware of the seeds I am sowing in this life.  Whatever the circumstances, help others to see You in me.  Help me be aware when the seeds I sow are not good seeds and change my attitude. Thank You Lord!