We reap what we sow…. Farmers and gardeners cannot expect to
harvest what they have not planted. Likewise we have to prepared our soil (our
hearts) and plant good seeds (promises and guidance from God’s Word) if we expect
to produce fruit (like… the fruit of the
Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control…Galatians 5:22-23). Try planting some basil seeds or
even just some peas, wheat or sun flower seeds with your kids so that they can
see how plants sprout and grow. To bring God’s Word to life, plant some seeds
in rocks, hard dirt and good soil—like the parable in Luke 8:5-18.
The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside
the road, and it was trampled underfoot and the birds of the air ate it up. Other
seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because
it had no moisture.... Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and
produced a crop a hundred times as great. Luke 8:5-6, 8
It is remarkable how all the scripture ties together—but then
God is amazing that way. So as instructed in Hosea, prepare your heart, seek
the Lord considering His righteousness and you’ll find kindness, probably
overflowing to others around you. May this scripture provide you and your
family with guidance as you approach the end of this year…and the beginning of
the New Year.
Lord Jesus, give us
wisdom as we prepare our hearts for Your word and seek your righteousness. May
Your kindness flow through us to those around us whose lives you want to touch.
© 2012 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard
Bible (NASB).
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