Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will reap.
Galatians 6:7
The context in the above verse in Paul’s letter to the Galatians is teaching on how important our choices and actions are in regard to restoring people, bearing burdens and being a generous giver. What we “put into/sow” in life is what we “get/reap.” If we are a person of faith who is merciful to others, helps others, and is generous in finances and resources, we shall find that we will receive this back into our life over time from both God and also from people. After 40 years of being active in church ministry, I have realized that almost everyone expects others to treat them with kindness, helpfulness and generosity, but few and far between are the people who actually realize that they must first sow these things into the life of others to reap for themself. Jesus spoke of people having a log in their eye that blinds them to how they are living and yet they see the “specks” or faults in the lives of others and judge them for it. (see Matthew 7:3-5) It is a sign of spiritual maturity to stop and do a self-examination before ever criticizing others regarding their faults. Let us not miss that there is also a very positive side to the teaching of sowing and reaping and that is if we operate in faith and love towards God and people and do what is right, we can be confident that our Heavenly Father will see it and reward it. A few verses past what I wrote above tell us that we must not grow weary in well doing as God will reward faithfulness that we sow for Him and people. This truth is especially important in our spiritual life with our Lord as we must be diligent to pursue what pleases God and put effort into both knowing and serving Him. If we desire spiritual growth and a close relationship with our Redeemer, we must live by God’s Word/scripture and the leadership of God’s Holy Spirit. It would be wise for us all to apply this sowing and reaping truth into our life today as our time in this world is brief and uncertain and we need to make every day count. Trust and obey Jesus and His Word and live by faith and you can be sure God will bring an abundance of fruit into your life!
Love in Christ,
Pastor Gary Houdek