Seedtime and Harvest

 Scripture:

"Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest." Psalm 126:5-6 NLT

Observation:

This writer tells us that those who sow their seed in tears will harvest with great joy. Sowing in tears is symbolic of the difficult seasons of life. There are times when it seems there isn't much fruit and the labor is intense. Later, though, there is always a harvest of good things that bring joy. 

Application:

Seasons come and seasons go. Some seasons are difficult, some seasons are joyful. There is a lot of work at harvest time, but when the harvest comes in, there is such great joy that there is a celebration. I need to keep in mind that not every season produces the same results. In some seasons, the work is underground and you don't see anything happening. Doing the right thing in every season and knowing the harvest will come is difficult, but rewarding. 

Prayer:

Father, help me to know what season I am in and also to realize that harvest is coming. I have planted many, many seeds, and a great harvest is coming. Help me to keep the right heart and attitude while the plants are still underground. Rejoicing will come again. 

Your Son,

Jeff