As I started meditating on this topic, I realized more than ever what a powerful life changing truth this is.! So before I go on, I want to break it down and define several words, so we have a better understanding. When we talk about sow, we can define it as to scatter (seed) over the ground for growing. To spread is to get something in motion. To plant a seed for growth, which brings me to what is then a seed? It’s a creation of new life (not overlooking that before it becomes a new life, it must be buried). To reap is to gain or obtain as the reward of action, of work. Harvest is the gathering of crop, season of gathering fruits. It’s the product or result of labor, effort or activity, allow to gain results; in this case to gain blessings!
It’s not a surprise that the law of sowing and reaping is stated from the beginning of times. In Genesis 8:22, God says there will be seedtime and harvest as long as the earth remains. From the beginning in the creation of man God talked about seeds. Genesis 1:26-31 describes God’s release of authority into His first two people; Adam and Eve.
He tells them that every living thing had seed in it (you have it in you!) and they are to be fruitful and multiply. Therefore, seedtime and harvest are about multiplication and authority. Daughters of a King, multiplication power is in your hands, given to you by your powerful father! The seed you hold will grow and increase as long as you plant it and nurture it. It’s all a matter of time, but you must believe it! What are the seeds that you have sowed? Seeds of love, of prayer for your loved ones, seeds of commitment to serve others and be a blessing to all those that surround you, seeds of faith, patience and so forth…
Well, there is a word God wants you to remind you today! You will reap what you have sowed! I think the problem most of the time is, not that we don’t believe this powerful truth but more that we grow weary and discouraged at times when we look at our surroundings and our circumstances and realize that what we are living and seeing, seems so far and contrary from what God has said and is saying. But the Word of God clearly states in Galatians 6:9, And let us not grow weary while doing good (all that God has called us to do), for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose hearts. Awesome promise to all that receives and believe it (as we walk by faith and not by sight). What God is telling you that your due season, your time is coming! It’s closer than what you expect. I have learned throughout my years of serving Christ, that just as there are rules governing the things of this world, there are also rules governing the things in God’s kingdom. The rules governing the things of this world aren’t always reliable, but God’s rules, His promises are always consistent, always dependable and always trustworthy. They never fail! And your effort is never unseen by the Creator of all good things!
Therefore, learning, understanding and believing the law that what you put to work, what you plant in others, in His Kingdom is what you will gain in blessings, you will start living a life of success, as it’s His will for His daughters, for all His children. But because the enemy knows this truth, he will tempt you do sow seeds at times that doesn’t benefit your life and your family, that is why it’s so important to watch and be alert at all times. The Word of God says in Galatians 6:7; Do not be deceived (misled), God is not mocked; (you can’t ignore God and get away with it) for whatever a man sows, he will also reap (a man will reap (get in return) just the kind of crop he sows.) Its’ very important in this time we are living to follow God’s leading and do what God wants us to do in God’s timing. Knowing when to plant is just as important as knowing what and where to plant. It is crucial to reaping the full harvest of blessings! He wants us to be blessed, and to be a blessing to others as well. So the more we sow the more harvest. The less we sow the less we harvest. 2 Corinthians 9:6 says, But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
Begin to take the seed God has provided and sow it! You’ve sowed? Keep on sowing, keep pressing forward! Keep waking by faith, declare with faith and wait patiently with faith, if you truly want a harvest in your life. Remember, this is the way God’s spiritual laws works. He wants us to be abundantly blessed. Not just a little, but more than we can ever imagined. That is just the way God is! I so love Him! So ladies, when you sow and because you have sowed, get ready to harvest!! Then you will have more seed to sow and plenty for your own needs and help supply to the needs of others as well. And I am a firm believer, that this is God’s time in your life! And that He is lifting up a powerful army of women who are determined to sow and wait to reap the harvest. Women not intimidated by the enemy or any opposition but rather are positioned to conquer their harvest of blessings not only for them but for the upcoming generations! As I can surely say, I have been a witness of this. I have been reaping the harvest of seeds I have sowed months and years ago because I chose to believe in Him no matter what and even though it hasn’t always been an easy season of sowing and it’s not an easy one now, I know it’s sure the time to keep sowing. That’s why I come to understand that He never promised it would be easy but yes that it would be worth it and the harvest so rewarding! So what’s keeping you from receiving your harvest of blessings? I pray that there be nothing and no one that interrupts you to receive what God has in stored for you! Take a hold of what belongs to you today!!!
Prayer,
Lord, I thank you because you are faithful and powerful! I thank you for the blessings I have conquered and the many more to come. Help me to keep sowing as you lead me and that patiently I can wait for the harvest of blessings you have in stored for me and my family. Help me to be relentless in my pursuit to greater things as you are a God of abundance and that everything I do be for your glory and honor! In Jesus name, I pray. Amen!
At His and your service,
Your sister in Christ,
Yajaira Colon
First Lady Yajaira Colon
Church of God Center of Life 3 in New Haven, CT
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