Sowing and Reaping

"Unpopular" Promises Regarding Sowing and Reaping
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. (Galatians 6:7-8)

We now revisit the category of "unpopular" promises. This set of promises concerns the absolute certainties of the reaping and sowing process. "Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap." In a world that often rejects accountability, these promises are very "unpopular."

Many people are deceived on this matter. They wrongly assume that they will not have to face the consequences of the "daily seeds" they are planting. To hold such an inaccurate perspective is actually a mockery against God, who established this principle. "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked." The pattern of planting and harvesting is clearly demonstrated in the case of physical seeds. Whenever a farmer sows corn, he always reaps corn. He never reaps wheat. This pattern is just as certain in the realm of spiritual seeds. Every person is sowing spiritual seeds every day of his life: either seeds of "his flesh" or seeds of "the Spirit." The harvest for each person is thereby determined: either "corruption" or "everlasting life."

Throughout the world (and, sadly, in many instances within the church world) seeds of flesh are sown day by day. In word, deed, attitude, or relationship, people are planting seeds that are characterized by this fleshly list in Galatians 5:19-21. "Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like." These seeds bring forth a harvest of destruction. "For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption." Such seeds diminish and destroy every life that engages in them. Such seeds bring multiplied condemnation and judgment for unbelievers. When believers are caught in such carnal indulgences for a season, these seeds bring forth spiritual dryness, fruitlessness, and lack of appetite for communion with the Lord.

On the other hand, far different seeds are available for sowing, and they produce a distinctly different crop. "He who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." The seeds that are planted by dependence upon the Spirit of God bring fruit as described in Galatians 5:22-23. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control."

The above is a daily word from Bob Hoekstra, and it is fitting that we get a balanced diet of Gods word as we feed and believe this word. I am always at a loss, when I read most christian writings for today. When a person takes the responsibility of feeding the sheep of Jesus, Jesus ask Peter if he loved him three times. I see the setting as the word portrays it,( Three denotes divine perfection); Jesus was setting at the fire and preparing them breakfast, he said Peter do you love me, Peter was just setting with the rest of the disciples and here Jesus ask him this question. Peter was taken back by the question that Jesus would ask , if he loved him and again he ask him do you love me Peter. Now remember Jesus has manifested himself to these men at this moment, he was crucified and resurrected and was standing in their presents. Peter was appointed by the lord for this work. Why did God choose Peter and not the others this question. Peter was despondent about the crucifixion and that his hope was gone, and he went back to the only thing he knew fishing. But he was leading the others also, they all went fishing and than comes Jesus. Jesus ask Peter do you love me. Peter remember told Jesus earlier he had given up all for him, his home and family everything. Jesus was telling Peter this ministry is going to take your life, you think you have given your all Peter. The last time Jesus ask Peter do you love me, I see Jesus picking up Peter holding his shoulders and looking straight into his eyes and saying feed my lambs. Every disciple that day except John went to there cross and gave their all,The widows mite was not about money ,it was about her all, she gave her all to God. Jesus said this women has given more than you all.