Hello Daughters of a King,
I’m so excited about this blog! God put in my heart to have this blog be a four part series. I’m so grateful and privileged to have three women of God join me in writing this series.
First, I want to start with the “Parable of the Sower”. (Matthew 13:1-13).
I saw the picture above and it is a perfect example of what I’m going to explain today. The farmer needs to follow important steps in order to reap a good harvest. The steps are preparation, sowing, maintaining/caring, and reaping. We need to follow these steps as well to receive the harvest of blessings for our lives.
The first step is preparation. The farmer needs to use the necessary tools (hoe, shovel, etc.) to prepare the soil for sowing seeds. We need to be like the farmer when using the necessary tools to prepare the soil (prayers, fasting, etc.) for sowing seeds (blessings).
The second step is sowing. The farmer went out to plant or sow seeds. This means to me that he was ready (prepared) to sow seeds. We need to be like the farmer ready (prepared) to sow seeds. *The soil gives life to the seeds, where the growing process starts.*
The third step is maintaining/caring. The farmer then maintained/cared for the seeds by giving it water (nourishment) and fertilizer. We need to be like the farmer by maintaining/caring by giving it water (time) and fertilizer (sacrifice) *Also, this is when our patience is tested…so don’t give up so easily.*
“…if we don’t give up.” (Galatians 6:9) This is a reminder and promise to increase our faith and continue on the journey and not give up. The bible says “…press on toward the goal…” (Philippians 3:14). You want to reap the harvest of blessings? Press on toward goal!
The fourth and final step is reaping!!! The farmer then reaped the harvest of what the seeds where planted of (example: tomatoes, corn, etc.). We need to be like the farmer by reaping the harvest of blessings (example: health, salvation, unity, etc.). *Note, in order to reap the harvest of blessings, you have to wait on God’s perfect timing!*
“…At the right time we will reap…” (Galatians 6:9) This is a reminder and promise for strength to continue doing good work. No matter the sacrifice. If you seek Him and only Him, he will provide you the strength to continue on doing the good works for God’s glory and reap when the time is right.
Today, I challenge you to sow your seeds…and reap the harvest of blessings!!!
Bible Scripture Reference
Matthew 13:1-13, Matthew 13:35, Galatians 6:9
Take care and God bless, Maria Guzman
P.S. We would like to hear from you…post your testimony of reaping your harvest of blessing.
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