Saturday, April 6, 2019

All Seeds Are Not The Same

“What are you planting?” asked the salesman of the elderly gentleman.
“Seeds,” said the old farmer, rather nonchalantly.
“Of course they’re seeds. I can see that. I’m not dumb or blind,” he said with a bit of sarcasm in his voice.
“Well, if you are so interested, hang around for a few months and see what comes up. You might be surprised. Might even be something you like,” came the reply.
Planting seeds and gardening is a craft. It is done with care and concern. Nothing is left to chance, and the only uncontrollable aspect of farming is the weather.
“The wages of the righteous is life,” wrote Solomon, “but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.” The word “wages” in this verse comes from the agricultural world and describes the crop or yield that is gained at the time of harvest. Earnings are the result of work. But both have a similar meaning: Our lifestyle and way of living have implications far beyond the moment. Righteousness brings a fulfilling life now, and after this life - eternal life with God. The alternative lifestyle, unrighteousness, is one of sin and leads to death - eternal separation from God.
Our God is a just God and will reward each of us for the “seeds” we plant. Our old farmer knew what the crop would be from the seeds he planted. He didn’t have to wait and be surprised at harvest time. Neither do we.
God’s Word leaves no doubt about sowing seeds and the coming harvest. “Do not be deceived,” is God’s warning, “for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.”
Prayer: Father, may we examine our lives in light of your Word and plant “seeds of righteousness” each day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture For Today: Proverbs 10:16 The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death. 

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