The farmer will not reap a bountiful crop if he doesn’t first plant seed, and then water and care for the crops as they grow. We generally do not reap the benefits of friendship until we practice being friendly. We can not expect to receive love until we give love. If we are not sowing the seeds of goodness, kindness, and mercy, we will not receive these gifts.
Isaiah 55:10-11 says, “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” God’s Word will always accomplish the purpose for which it is given to us. Therefore, it is so important that we know His Word so that God can accomplish His purpose in and through us. Through His Word, He will sew the seeds of mercy, love, and grace in our lives, and we will reap the rewards.
Reluctant Retiree 