2 Corinthians 9 - PLant More Seeds

Well, here we are again, with Paul and his phrasing, but today I want to focus on the idea in verse 6, "Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop."

As I read this, I started to consider, this idea carefully. When you are working in your garden, you have to expect a certain percentage of the seeds you sow not not germinate, this is why it is better to over plant with seeds and then remove the excess if necessary. I had never really thought about applying that to our ministries for God. But let's consider that for a moment, becasue we actually do it in many areas of our life...

• If you were applying for jobs....don't you apply for more than one?
• If you are cooking for a party...don't you prepare a little extra?
• If you are going on a trip...don't you pack a few extras items of clothing?

We often over _______ (fill in the blank), so shouldn't we also do that in our Christian walk? Christian action plants seeds for those around us. Should we restrict our Christian action? Of course not. We should be considering the righteous way to do each and every action, conversation, and interaction. Whther you are interacting with believers or unbelievers, plant many seeds. Make each and every thought, deed, and word one that would be pleasing to God and can be used by God.

Let your faith be integrated into your life. Unlike the garden, you will not have to remove excess seedlings that sprout because all are good and all will be cared for and nurtured by God. In the Christian harvest, the one who sows is not always the one who nurtures, or the one who harvests.

Spread God today in every situation and see how the Son shines into your life!