One of the powerful laws in the scriptures is the law of sowing and reaping. According to Genesis 8:22, as long as the earth remains, seedtime and harvest will not cease! Paul spoke about sowing and reaping in 2 Corinthians 9: 6-8 “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.” Paul also said this to the church in Galacia: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap”. This law is mentioned both in the Old and New Testaments, which means that it is an important law and principle. It’s great news for us because we can work with this law in such a way that it can allow us to reap great harvests for us, our families and communities. If I sow love, I’ll reap love. If I sow friendship, I’ll reap friends. If I sow prayer, I’ll reap answered prayers, etc. Whatever you need more of, give that abundantly to others. The problem with many is that they don’t understand this law, so they sow hate, offense, anger and other negative and evil seeds, then they expect love, friendships, honor, and respect. Remember, what you sow is what you reap. Now that you understand this law and principle, change the seeds that you have been sowing. Instead, ask God what seeds you need to sow from now on, and begin to sow those new seeds that look like the future you want to see. Watch how your life and future will begin to look more like that future that God shows you!

2 Corinthians 9: 6-8 “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”

The word or term “glory” is often misunderstood. Many use it as part of their worship language. Some will say “glory to God” as a form of respect to the Almighty. But I find that many do not understand what glory is when they are asked. In the Old Testament scriptures, glory is the word “Kabod” which means: honor, great quantity, wealth, reputation, majesty, splendor. When we say “glory to God.” we are ascribing to Him the fact that He is worthy to receive the highest honor. His vast wealth is infinite. His reputation is perfect and to be praised above all. His majesty (dignity, magnificence, grandeur, splendor, regality and awe) is of the highest order. There are various ways that we put God’s glory on display: When we pray, we highlight His faithfulness and love. “Call upon Me in the day of trouble and I will rescue you and you will glorify me” (Psalm 50:15). When we give thanks, we are displaying that He is the giver of every good and perfect gift. “He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies Me.” (Psalm 50:23). When we produce fruit, we are sharing by extension His love to humanity. “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit” (John 15:8). When we forgive others, we express God’s awesome love, kindness and mercy which was expressed on the cross. “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). There are so many other ways that we can bring Him glory. So remember, as we reflect His majesty and grace in our daily actions, He is glorified. So take out time throughout the day to give Him glory! He is definitely worthy!

Psalm 96:8 “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come into His courts.”

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