Blessings of Sowing and Reaping – John 4:31-38

Text: John 4:31-38

Introduction

• Jesus came to earth to do the will of His Father, to finish his work, to provide a perfect sacrifice for man’s sins that the lost might be saved through faith in Him [Jesus] (John 19:30).
• After Jesus was resurrected, He gave his disciples a charge to teach every creature and teach every nation, teaching them everything he taught the them (Mark 16:15-16). This great work is passed unto us as Christians to evangelize the world.
• Sometimes we complain about the work of evangelism; because frequently there is not instant gratification. But my Christian friends, let us be encouraged to sow the seed and reap the harvest. Because, how can there be a harvest, if the farmer doesn’t sow the seed? (Proverbs 11:30).

Sowers and Reapers Rejoice Together at the Fruit of the Harvest

• The laborers of the vineyard of the Lord should not complain about their respective roles (sower/reaper), but rejoice God has blessed their efforts and have caused the seeds planted to grow into maturity ready to be harvested. We are laborers together with God to save lost souls – (I Corinthians 3:9).
• In Galatians 6:7-8, we are reminded to not sow of the flesh but to sow the things of the Spirit that we might reap everlasting life.
• In John 4:36, Jesus teaches us that both sower and reaper are to rejoice together. Therefore, let us labor in sowing and reaping that we might have rejoicing with God when souls are saved (Luke 15:10).
• Why not decide to be a sower or reaper in the Vineyard of the Lord and enjoy in the blessings of eternal life. God made it possible by the offering up of His Son Jesus to die as the perfect sacrifice for sin. God raised Him up to life defeating sin and death. You can have victory in Jesus Christ. Why not come?

HEAR  BELIEVE  REPENT  CONFESS  BAPTISM  LIVE FAITHFULLY

Presented by Harry D. Anderson, Jr. at the Gahanna Jefferson Church of Christ On June 29, 2011.