| Tuesday, January 25 Sowing and Reaping The Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the LORD blessed him.
Genesis 26:12 Years ago, a Christian couple working overseas grew discouraged. Despite intense efforts, they saw little results. One day they were greatly impressed by 2 Corinthians 9:6. On a blackboard in their home, they wrote: HE WHICH SOWETH BOUNTIFULLY SHALL REAP ALSO BOUNTIFULLY. Those words remained on the blackboard for the next two years, reminding the family to keep sowing. The day came when they saw multitudes coming to Christ. In its specific context, 2 Corinthians 9:6 refers to financially supporting the Lord's work, but the principle of sowing/reaping intersects all of life. Galatians 6:7-10 applies it to doing good. As we sow deeds of kindness, we'll reap a harvest of blessing. Therefore, as we have opportunity, we should do good to all without fainting. Those who didn't grow up on a farm may not understand the power of the law of sowing and reaping; but it's a powerful tool at our disposal. When we invest our time, money, and energy for God's kingdom, we're sowing. The harvest will come in larger proportion than we can imagine. Don't grow weary while doing good. It is enough for us to know that our labor is not in vain in the Lord. In due time we shall reap what we sow; and they who sow abundantly shall also reap abundantly.
John Owen, English clergyman Read-Thru-the-Bible
Exodus 26:1-28:43  | 
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