The Law of the Harvest

Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7

Scripture says that when you sow, you will reap a harvest, and the harvest depends on what you show and how much you sow. Once you determine what you want to harvest, you will know what you need to sow. If you want supernatural and spectacular things from God, you won’t just sow ordinary seeds.

The harvest also depends on where you sow. The seeds must be planted in good soil (Matthew 13:8). When we invest in the kingdom of God, He returns our investment in abundance. We must plant our seeds in fertile ground. Matthew 6:33 tells us that we can maintain the growth of our crop when we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.

The harvest also depends on when you sow—different crops demand different amounts of time to grow. If we plant in the spring, we won’t see a crop in the spring. We must be patient and wait for God to bring the harvest in due time.

Finally, your harvest depends on why you sow. Are you planting so that you can benefit from the prosperity of the harvest or so that God will be glorified? Your motivation is important to God. If you sow because you want to bring Him glory, you will reap great things by His grace.