His Farm
Of the many ways I might classify Mr. Bill, a farmer was never really one of them until a last few years. Technically, we don’t own a “farm” but we have a tract of undeveloped land nearby that he “farms.” A farmer with no farm – okay, I suppose one must be a real country-dweller to understand such a concept!
God reveals many principles in His Word which, when applied, become much clearer. Unfortunately, by the time we apply them, unhealthy seeds have been planted. Very few things in this life are effectively “un-done.” Paul wrote to the Galatian Christians, “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (V.7-8). Like it or not, our choices render fruit! Personally, I don’t like to buy pre-bagged fruits or vegetables; I much prefer to handle-thump-squeeze-sniff each piece individually. Hidden inside those bags are often items much too near their useful or tasty end. How similar are the choices we make in life: a otherwise good idea ends up [as Nancy Leigh DeMoss describes], “sinful, selfish, or indulgent … sowing a seed that will reap a multiplied harvest.” Truth is, we’re all doing some spiritual farming – choosing today what benefits our lives either positively or destructively. What if rather than trying to “understand” God’s principles before we apply them, we just trusted that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with Whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17) Yes, what is we simply trusted and obeyed The Father’s perfect principles, and left the spiritual farm in His complete care! One of the greatest joys I’ve found is the sweet fruit that comes from simply trust and obey. I concede Mr. Bill is truly a farmer even if it consists mostly of riding a tractor and planting deer food. Spiritual farming, however, must be left to The Father Who produces the best crops!
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, what a glory He sheds on our way!
Let us do His good will; He abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. – Hymn by John H. Sammis, 1846-1919
God reveals many principles in His Word which, when applied, become much clearer. Unfortunately, by the time we apply them, unhealthy seeds have been planted. Very few things in this life are effectively “un-done.” Paul wrote to the Galatian Christians, “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (V.7-8). Like it or not, our choices render fruit! Personally, I don’t like to buy pre-bagged fruits or vegetables; I much prefer to handle-thump-squeeze-sniff each piece individually. Hidden inside those bags are often items much too near their useful or tasty end. How similar are the choices we make in life: a otherwise good idea ends up [as Nancy Leigh DeMoss describes], “sinful, selfish, or indulgent … sowing a seed that will reap a multiplied harvest.” Truth is, we’re all doing some spiritual farming – choosing today what benefits our lives either positively or destructively. What if rather than trying to “understand” God’s principles before we apply them, we just trusted that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with Whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17) Yes, what is we simply trusted and obeyed The Father’s perfect principles, and left the spiritual farm in His complete care! One of the greatest joys I’ve found is the sweet fruit that comes from simply trust and obey. I concede Mr. Bill is truly a farmer even if it consists mostly of riding a tractor and planting deer food. Spiritual farming, however, must be left to The Father Who produces the best crops!
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, what a glory He sheds on our way!
Let us do His good will; He abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. – Hymn by John H. Sammis, 1846-1919
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