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You Reap What You Sow

God gives us the seed of His Word. When we sow that seed to produce fruit, God will bless our efforts Are you sowing the seed? Remember, reap what you sow!

What seeds do you sow? What should you expect to reap?

If a farmer were to sow watermelon seeds, he expects to grow watermelons. If he were to sow apple seeds, he expects to grow apple trees. Whatever seeds he sows are what he expects to grow. Therefore, one must sow the proper seed to grow the desired fruit. The saying is true: “you reap what you sow.” In fact, it comes straight out of the word of God (Galatians 6:7)!

Spiritually, we reap what we sow! Paul said, “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. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart (Galatians 6:8-9).” If we only satisfy our physical desires, it will lead to our eternal death; if we satisfy the needs of our soul, we will reap everlasting life.

Paul also wrote, “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver… Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God (2 Corinthians 9:6-7,10-11).”

God gives us the seed. We must sow that seed to produce fruit. God will bless our efforts, and we must be cheerful and thankful. “Are you sowing the seed…”? Remember, you reap what you sow!