Seeds & Harvest

Today we are challenged to sow seed that will last far beyond our lifetime. As we look as this idea it is important to see what Jesus had to say about our treasures.

Matthew 6:19-21

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

It seems that we spend much of our time trying to gain more stuff for ourselves. That is how and why we get ourselves into so much debt. We want to plant a seed that brings a harvest the day of but the last time I checked, it takes time for a seed to grow into a fruit producing vine. The only place we see seeds growing and producing immediately is in fairy tales. Jack’s bean stalk was cool but it’s not real!

We can get ourselves so consumed with what we want right now that we forfeit the opportunity to plant seed that will last beyond our existence. That is why it is important that we stop and examine our lives and make sure that our motives are right and that we are planting in anticipation of being a blessing to someone else.

Treasures on this earth will be destroyed by moth and rust but the things that we do for God will last forever. When we worship Him we are storing up treasures in heaven. When we serve Him through building a foundation for our families we are storing up heavenly treasures. When we find someone in need and help them, we store up treasures in heaven.  Jesus said wherever our treasure is there our hearts will be.

The ultimate harvest is an eternity with the King of Kings, Jesus Christ!  What more could we ask for but to spend forever with the One who saved us from the clutches of hell.

When we know where our treasure lies it brings life those we are closest to. When we sow with others in mind it brings a harvest that is kissed by the very Presence of God.