Sunday, June 19, 2011

"Sow the seed instead of eating it"

The main reason I wanted to post is because I wanted to share what I feel like God is showing me. He never fails to lift me up when I am down. I have found that he is faithful to his children, to those who call upon his name and put their trust in him! I was finishing up my bible study homework of the psalms of ascent this evening and really felt the spirit moving. It was about psalm 126. Recently I have been feeling down and frustrated because I don't know what my purpose is here. I am having fun and enjoying my time, don't get me wrong, but I haven't really got to share my testimony with anyone or share what Jesus has done in my life. I want to share psalm 126:6 with you. " Though one goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed, he will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves." Beth explained  that when she was in Africa on a mission trip someone there explained to her that the reason the people were starving was because they eat the seed rather than planting it and bringing forth its harvest. She then went on to explain that this statement made her wonder why some people see results of the word and others don't.  "Many times we apply biblical truth to our theologies without applying it to the actual practicalities of life." -beth moore. I need to apply the word of God into my life, and not just read it and not really take it in and apply it to my life. I need to believe what Galations 6:9 says. "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." So instead of "eating" the seed (which is the word of God) we need to plant it deep within our hearts and water it, take care of it, so at the right time we can reap the harvest that God wants to give us.

1 comment:

  1. Andrea! This was refreshing to read--I think I needed to hear it, too. All you need to be doing is drawing close to Jesus and glorifying Him in all the little moments of life. :) I love you, girl! I know God is using you in a lot of ways you'll never know.

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