Bishop Keith Butler
Sep 25, 2023
While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. (Genesis 8:22)
Everything in the Bible is a divine cycle. From the beginning of time in Genesis 8:22, we see it spelled out: “While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” God’s divine cycle of sowing and reaping is seen in the changing seasons, the rhythm of nature, and the unfolding of our own lives.
In the same way that the earth follows the cycle of sowing and reaping, we are also invited to take part in the same law with the same results. Every action, word, and thought we sow is like a seed that carries the potential for a harvest. It is a reminder that our choices matter and that we have the power to shape our future through intentionally sowing into moments, people, and situations.
Intentional sowing happens when we open our eyes to what God wants to do in every situation, and we are willing to be a conduit for seeing it come to pass. It could be giving a gift to someone God puts on your heart, sowing seed into your local church, giving to a missions’ organization or even dedicating your time and energy to something that you believe in. By putting effort into your sowing, you reverence God and open the door for His blessings and the fulfillment of His promises in your life.
Everything is a seed, not just money. What words are you sowing today? What actions are you sowing towards your fulfillment? What seeds of gifts or finances are you sowing this week? Be mindful of the seeds you sow, because God will use them to prepare for what you need in the future. Sow in faith, knowing that God is faithful to bring a harvest that far exceeds your expectations.
This week sow intentionally. When you are tempted to complain, instead find an opportunity to sow words of faith. When you are frustrated with someone, sow a seed into their life. When you are feeling stuck in your faith, sow a seed in your local church. When you live as an intentional sower, God will use your seed to bring a harvest at the right time!