Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. NKJV
FATHER created cycles in the physical realm- seasons, moon phases, day/night, etc. Seedtime and harvest is a critical cycle for producing fruit. There are times to sow and there are times to reap. Being led by THE SPIRIT has the act of sowing within it. As we are led to minister to others, FATHER positions us to receive a harvest of like kind. As we Love, we receive more Love. As we promote peace, we receive more peace. As we are faithful in a little, we become faithful over greater things. In all things we should be good stewards.
There are some who have “eaten” their seed for various reasons rather than sow it for a greater harvest. They might have been misled by wolves in sheep’s clothing or they simply listened to those who are partially blinded themselves. Their circumstances may have been extremely difficult to overcome and there was no one to come to their aid at the time when lack could have been averted.
There are others who have understood seedtime and harvest thus are prospering in the financial realm. They are operating in a notable surplus. They have been faithful over a little and have been given much. They fully understand the need to protect the seed for next year’s harvest. Most farmers understand this principle.
If we do have economic calamity culminating in the last four months of this year, we should begin now sowing into other people’s lives. If you have the means, find someone who is in genuine need and begin helping them to prepare their cupboard. Make it a point to buy extra food for them and store it yourself if necessary. Some who are desperate need assistance in restraint as well. The temptation by those who are in lack may be such that they would go ahead and consume the food early. This is where you must discern how to handle a particular situation.
What happens if there is no adverse economic event this fall or winter? Donate your excess food to the local food bank with joy and thanksgiving. At any rate, sow Love toward someone in an active manner and FATHER will reward your intent. Love is the firstfruit by design. The other fruit must be wrapped in Love for the greatest harvest.
FATHER has positioned you for this very hour. You are drawn to this writing so that you can decide your path. Be like the ants and store now for the winter months.
Proverbs 30:25 The ants are a people not strong,
Yet they prepare their food in the summer;