Sowing and Reaping – Stepping in the Light

“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.” II Corinthians 9:6

In context, the Apostle Paul is speaking specifically about giving financially to the work of God; but he is utilizing one of the laws of nature as an illustration. When planting seed, the rate of return will vary based on factors like soil quality, temperature, sunlight, and rainfall; but you will always reap in proportion to the amount you sow. The more you sow, the more you will reap. If you like the result of reaping and you want to reap more, then you must find a way to sow more. You must somehow obtain more seed and invest more effort, energy, and time in the process of sowing the seed. Paul was pointing out that this particular law of nature also applies in the spiritual realm. If you want God’s financial blessings, you must learn to give. In Luke 6:38, Jesus said, “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” This applies to giving to those in need as well as giving to the work of God. If you want to see souls come to Christ, you must go out and share the gospel with the lost. If you want to see Christians grow in grace, you must work to share the truths of God’s Word with them in a way that they can understand them and apply them to their hearts. Determine what it is that God would have you to sow and sow bountifully!

Morning: Proverbs 25-26

Evening: II Corinthians 9

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.