GodMakesMyDreamsComeTrue.....: Thoughts of the day!!

GodMakesMyDreamsComeTrue.....

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Thoughts of the day!!

Daily Devotional
Prayer, Praise & Promises Daily DevotionalWarren Wiersbe walks us through the Psalms - updated daily

Title: Reap in JoyAuthor: Warren Wiersbe
Read Psalm 126:1-6
Did you know that each one of us is a sower? Each of us today is sowing seed that will produce a harvest. Some people are sowing to the flesh. Paul tells us in Galatians 6:8 that those who sow to the flesh will reap corruption. Some are sowing discord among the brethren. Some are sowing lies. Psalm 126 tells us to be careful what and how we sow, because we're the ones who will reap the harvest.
Notice what the psalmist says: "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him" (vv. 5,6). God's people weep as they sow, but they will reap in joy. As a Christian, you are to sow the seed of the Word of God by sowing good deeds, truth and His love. You plant the seed that produces the fruit of the Spirit--love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Life is often serious and difficult. That may cause us to sow with tears, but we will reap in joy. Non-Christians are not like that. The Devil's crowd goes out and sows with laughter. Oh, they have a good time. But when the harvest comes, they will reap in sorrow.
Each of us has a decision to make: Are we going to get pleasures now or wait until the harvest of the Holy Spirit? "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap" (Gal. 6:7). In fact, we will reap more than what we've sown, because seed multiplies.
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If today you are living for the pleasures of sin, the harvest will bring weeping. But if you're living for the will of God, the harvest will bring joy. What kind of harvest will you have? Ask God to help you sow the seeds that will bring His fruit in your life and in the lives of others.

I remember the time that the Lord showed me " Sow in tears and reap with joy." If i dun remember wrongly, it was the sermon by Pastor Hee Guan. (the impromptu one). It's about the dreams of Joseph. I jus remember that it was the day the my leaders all responded, Nadine, Yiting , Regina... If i dun remember wrongly, i was quite upset with them about some issues, about their respnsiveness to me and their pple.

I really felt happy when i see them responding to the altar call, to me, it represents humility and i am always glad that leaders remain vulnerable and responsive towards the Lord, to be like a child. This is what i always hope for my leaders, that they will remain dependant on the Lord, fatihful and having faith, available to be used by HIm, submissive to HIs voice and calling, teachable. I have seen leaders in church, leaders leading big tribes, moving in gifts, doing great things for the Lord fell away, jus because, they have not guarded their lives and kept to the basics... I really dun hope that i will be like that.. and my leaders too... it pains me to see them far fromGOd, not giving their all to Him. Lord i Pray that me, the leaders the entire subzone, will be pple who sow in tears and reap with joy. That GOd, we'll sow into your kingdom and not ours. watch over us.. and guide us.

posted by raethelamb @ 8:17 AM

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