“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” (2 Corinthians 9:6, NIV)
Why is it so many Christians walk in ignorance, fear and unbelief in the area of giving? Many live with a “lack mentality” rather than an “abundance mentality.” In fear, they refuse to tithe or give to others, thinking they will not have enough. Their view of God is that He is a “God of just enough” not a “God of more than enough.” If you fall into this category, I encourage you to change your beliefs about God today. He is Elohim, El Shaddai, a Mighty God, and a God of Abundance. To experience abundance, you must understand life and think like a farmer.
The Apostle Luke tells us that “the seed is the word of God.” God established the Kingdom “Law of Seedtime and Harvest” in the Book of Genesis and promised that this law would never cease. In simple terms, the law says you must plant seeds (God’s Word), nurture them, give them time to grow, and then in time you will always harvest whatever you have planted. Love seeds produce unconditional love and compassion. Forgiveness seeds produce willing forgiveness. Healing seeds produce healing, just as prosperity seeds produce prosperity. In the verse above, Paul reminds us of the Law of Seedtime and Harvest and how it applies to our giving. When we give a little we can expect a little, and when we give much we will have much.
Every farmer and gardener understands this principle. A single plant in good soil (a soft, clean and pure heart) will produce in abundance. The seeds you plant will determine your harvest. If you have a need, trust God and His laws and plant seeds in someone else’s life. If you want or need “it,” you must first plant it or “give it” to God or others.
If you have big needs, then give big and activate the Kingdom Law of Seedtime and Harvest. I encourage you to think like a farmer and trust El Shaddai, our God of Abundance. Start planting His Word today and watch your harvest grow.
Father, thank you for your Word seed. Holy Spirit, help me to trust you completely. Teach me to be a good farmer and to give to others in abundance, trusting You for provision and an abundant harvest. Through the blood of Jesus and in the name of Jesus I pray, amen.
