A farmer doesn’t sow seeds only in a corner of his land and expect to reap a crop equal to one where seeds are planted in all the field. Farmers also don’t sow a few seeds and expect a large harvest. In order to maximize the farmer’s harvest, the farmer must plant a large amount of seeds over all the fields.
Why don’t we understand that this same principle applies to blessings? Sometimes we can’t understand why we are not receiving the blessings we desire. We want to be loved but we are not loving others. We want to have friends but are not friendly. We want to be forgiven, but we withhold forgiveness from those who have hurt us. We want help with our projects but rarely volunteer to help others.
II Corinthians 9:6 says, “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” This verse is speaking specifically about giving money, but it also applies to giving love, kindness, forgiveness, joy, peace, our time and our talents. If we want to receive these blessings, we must first be givers of the blessings. Let’s constantly be looking for ways to bless others and see if the blessings are not returned to us in some way.
Reluctant Retiree 