READ: Proverbs 25:28
As we continue
our journey in the book of Proverbs, we do well to pause for a moment and consider
an underlying truth that supports much of what it says. What is this truth?
It’s simply that we truly reap what we sow. Indeed, there are certain circumstances
that we cannot control. However, to a large extent, in the consequences or
“reaping” of life, we can.
At times,
people’s lives descend into chaos. Why? For many, it is a simple reaping. Or as
Proverbs says, “a man without self-control is like a city broken into and left
without walls” (25:28). Of course, from our limited perspective, we may not
always view things as being so neat and tidy. Sometimes lots of “sowing”
happens, but seemingly no “reaping”. However, this is where we trust God. Our
“business” is simply to continue to sow good things.
Sowing good
things means making good choice after good choice, day-by-day, hour-by-hour. At
times it may seem hard, but the FRUIT will be wonderful. This is the powerful
message of much of what Proverbs says.
JOURNALING AND PRAYER
1.
Spend
some time reflecting on your past. Where have you reaped what you’ve sown?
Thank God for teaching you many lessons over the years, for the discipline AND
for the mercy.
2.
Ask
God to show you any “sowing” you’re doing that will result in a poor harvest.
Commit to make any necessary changes. Also spend some time interceding for
others who are “sowing” negative seeds. Cry out to God for them!
