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considerations for us. regarding the harvest is to make sure
We will reap the same kind that we sow; that we sow beside all waters in the
this brings us back to the importance of appropriate time. Paul was convinced of
God's Word. Those who speak publicly this and encouraged Timothy, “Preach the
among us and those engaged in gospel word; be instant in season, out of season”
outreach use multifaceted approaches as (2Ti 4:2 KJV).
we deliver our messages. Illustrations, The harvest does not depend solely on
stories and various other means will us; however, there is the essential part that
engage the audience, helping them to we need to do. “Cast thy bread upon the
listen and understand the message. waters: for thou shalt find it after many
However, there is no substitute for God’s days. Give a portion to seven, and also
Word in our preaching. Our messages to eight; for thou knowest not what evil
should be based on, filled with and shall be upon the earth …. In the morning
abounding with the living power of the sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold
Scriptures (Heb 4:12-13). As we sow God’s not thine hand: for thou knowest not
Word, He has promised to bless it in its whether shall prosper, either this or that,
latent power. or whether they both shall be alike good”
We never reap in the same season that (Ecc 11:1-6 KJV). The Lord established
we sow. One of the most disconcerting the law of sowing and reaping; this is
things that itinerant preachers face is unchangeable and inviolable. It is true in
moving into localities and frequently every aspect of life and human existence,
not seeing blessing in gospel work. This especially in spiritual things concerning
law of the harvest should encourage us; the eternal well-being of souls.
sowing is needed, and work and effort The harvest is in danger. We are chal-
are required. As in the natural realm, so lenged when we consider the generations
also in the spiritual; God expects that we that have preceded us. They were not as
will labour. However, He cautions that well-educated or erudite as we are. They
patience is also needed before seeing the faced financial challenges that most of us
desired harvest (Jas 5:7). do not face, and many didn’t have the ame-
We are assured that we will reap much nities or comforts we enjoy. However, they
more than we sow. One of the essential could reach neighbours and friends, pres-
aspects of sowing and reaping is the ent the gospel personally, engage people at
expectation of a bountiful harvest. The work, bring neighbours to gospel meetings,
good ground that received the seed and see many saved. This remains a per-
brought forth fruit, from one hundred to sonal challenge to the author: the danger of
thirtyfold (Mat 13:23). The smallest yield souls perishing is the danger of the harvest.
expected was thirty times what was sown. Our very existence in assembly testimony
This should encourage us when it comes depends on our vision for the harvest.
to our labour and work. We should never While the challenges are many, thankfully,
be economical about what we sow; the the fields are still white, and we have the
Scripture would encourage us to sow the same invitation as the lady from Sychar.
seed liberally: if we sow sparingly, we will There is a Man who can meet the needs of
reap sparingly; if bountifully, we will reap our loved ones as He met her needs. Is not
bountifully (2Co 9:6). Our responsibility this the Christ?

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