Day 16 (28 August): Principles of Sowing and Reaping

Morning Meditation: Psalm 37

Passage: John 12:24-26

Many of us wonder whether what we are doing will yield results. The answer is YES!!! Whatever we sow in God’s name always yields godly results. Whenever we look outwards, God changes our inward being.

From the passage, we can learn 3 key principles of sowing.

1) The principle of generosity (Psalm 37:25-26)

We read in the morning that generosity breeds generosity. A generous person is never out of God’s grace. A generous man is richly blessed!

2) The principle of sacrifice (John 12:24, 25)

When we are willing to sacrifice ourselves, time, gifts and go all the way (like a kernel of wheat that falls to the ground), we will bear much fruit. If we are willing to sacrifice our lives, we will gain it. That is TRUE sacrifice.

3) The principle of servanthood (John 12:26)

A follower of Jesus must follow in His footsteps (Mark 10:45). Perfect servanthood would require us to lay down our lives for a godly cause. It requires us to persevere when the going gets tough. It requires us to have a genuine love for others. The greatest service we can show to others is to share with them the Good News of Jesus Christ – even at the cost of our own lives.

Many of us may be gripped by fear especially in sharing our faith to others. God says in 1 John 4:18 that perfect love casts out all fear. Let us therefore allow God to fill us with so much love that our fear turns to faith so that revival can breakforth in our land.

Point of Reflection:

In life, are we sowing the way God intended (i.e. generously, sacrificially and as a servant) or are we sowing with the leftovers of our lives? Take time to reflect whether you have sown responsibly into the Kingdom of God this year, and resolve to change whatever necessary to serve the Kingdom of God effectively