Daily Devotions

Dr. Charles Stanley in his book, “30 Life Principles,” states this principle: “You reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow.”
I grew up on my Uncles farm in Oakfield, NY and worked there until I left for college in the mid-70’s. When you think of how farmers operate, this principle makes perfect sense. “You reap what you sow, more than you sow, later than you sow.” If the farmer plants corn seeds in the ground, it’s because he want to grow corn and he will harvest corn in the fall. The farmer takes from the ground far more than he puts into it. It produces itself many times over. That small seed will sprout and become a plant that produces corn, which will then yield many more ears. Of course, this is not an instantaneous process. The farmer must wait for the crop to mature in its time. The rewards of the harvest always come later than the initial investment.
I share all of this to asks you, “What seeds are you planting? What would you
like to accomplish with your life?” It’s extremely important for you to be conscious of what you’re sowing with your words and actions, because they set the direction of your life.
Do you seek God’s leadership when you
make decisions? Do you obey Him as soon as you know His will? Each choice that you make for good or evil is a seed which you are planting for your future, and sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that affect you the most. This is because sin turns your heart away from God, while obedience turns your heart toward Him. If you fill your life with His Spirit and His Word, you will reap the fruit of the Spirit ( Gal. 5:22-23) and enjoy all that you were created for. On the other hand, if you’re disobedient, greedy, and selfish, then you’re going to reap the terrible consequences of your ungodly lifestyle.
As you begin a New Year maybe it’s time to get serious about following God. You must decide what kind of life you’re going to live and commit yourself to it, because someday soon you’ll see the return of what you’ve planted over the years. I wonder, will that be a crop you’re proud of of?