If you drive through Indiana you will notice that the corn fields are fully planted to the extent possible. Farmers would be fools to sow seeds in only a small section of their farmland and expect it to yield a bountiful crop. They sow seeds in all their farmland in order to reap the largest yield possible.
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 principle is true in so many areas of life. If we expect to have friends, we must sow the seeds of friendliness. If we expect to receive kindness from others, we must sow the seeds of kindness with them. If we expect to receive help from people, we must sow the seeds of helpfulness. We must sow generously into the lives of others before we can expect to reap the fruit of our generosity.
Reluctant Retiree 