Galatians 6:7. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Oh Friends, another beautiful morn is in the offing, heralding another beautiful summer’s day. It might turn out to be a tad hot, but that’s okay because we’re still alive and full of vim and vigour. In any case, hot is always better than cold, at least in my estimation. However it turns out though, please rise and shine now and greet our Maker! Let’s give Him much thanks and praise for getting us safely through another dark, tempestuous night filled with all sorts of evil spirits. Then let’s give Him further thanks for all the numerous goodies He has planned for us today. ‘Oh Father in heaven, we your humble, unworthy children, thank You for all that You’ve done for us in the past, all that You are going to do today, and all You have planned for our glorious future. You are the ONLY ONE capable of leading and often carrying us through the raging storms of life we occasionally encounter. For all Your LOVING-kindness and mercy towards us, Your rebellious children, we gladly and gratefully praise You and glorify Your Holy Name. We pray this on the holy blood of Jesus, shed for us at Calvary. Amen!’ And my people, it’s very important that we say those words with the utmost sincerity from the very depths of our souls, for the Lord doesn’t just accept whatever comes out of our mouths, but first checks our hearts to see if there’s truth stored there. Thus we ought to take the warning of our Bit very seriously. ‘Be not deceived; God is not mocked (outwitted, outfoxed): for whatsoever a man soweth (does, practices), that shall he also reap.’ Ah Friends, we know that’s the undeniable truth of God’s system, yet we still agonize over sowing any kind of seeds at all. Why eh? That’s definitely not a wise move Friends. So to help us understand the gravity of the matter, here are a few quotes from people who saw the light, telling words that hopefully will also help us to see it. Let’s begin with the well known evangelist, Billy Graham. He’s reputedly said that ‘God has given us two hands – one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding. We are channels made for sharing,’ Now that’s certainly an eternal truth Friends! Then Fred P Corson, (1896-1985) another holy man, American Bishop of the Methodist Church, rightly declares: ‘Generosity is a matter of the heart and not of the pocketbook.’ And those truthful words my people are admirably backed up by these definitive words of wisdom from author Richard Braunstein: ‘It is possible to give without LOVING, but it is impossible to LOVE without giving.’ Wow! What inspiring words! Gospel truths all my brethren! Let’s hope that those words, in concert with the scriptures we’re about to share, will move us mightily and bring us to the great realization that sowing seeds, especially good ones, is the umbilical cord that binds us all to our Maker, through which, either rich or inferior nutrients flow. Now let’s look at some scriptures that prove our point. First up is Bruh David’s encouragement to Cousin Sol to build God’s temple. ‘And thou, Solomon my son. know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. Take heed now; for the Lord hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.’ (1 Chr.28:9-10) Then we have Cousin Sol’s own words: ‘If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth (weighs) the heart consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his works?’ (Prov.24:12) He surely shall Friends! Now listen to Jesus, as He declares everlasting truth: ‘For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.’ (Matt.16:26-27) Meanwhile, Bruh Paul let’s the Corinthians know, in no uncertain terms: ‘I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.’ (1 Cor.3:6-8) It couldn’t be any plainer than that Friends! And we’ll end with some excellent advice of Bruh Paul to the Galatians, but which is also very relevant to us today. ‘And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (do not lose heart). As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.’ (Gal.6:9-10) That’s our ‘ponderation’ for today Friends! Both Bruh Paul and Jesus would be appalled at how Christians treat each other in these end times. So let’s think on it and try to improve it nuh, thereby sowing worthwhile seeds that will eventually bring worthwhile rewards. Much LOVE!…for believers to sow real seeds of victory…we have to truly take up our cross and follow Jesus…it’s the only way…
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