The way to multiply God’s blessings in your life is by applying the law of sowing and reaping. If a farmer wants a bigger harvest, then he just has to plant more seeds in the ground. He has to prepare the field more carefully, take better care of the weeds and water more regularly. In this article I want to show you how to apply these principles to your spiritual life.
Many of God’s blessings come to us no matter what we do. They just flow to us by the goodness of God. He is working his good pleasures in our lives every day and we don’t even realize it. His mercy and grace, for example. You can do nothing to increase his mercies and grace from him. They are just there for you every day and are new every morning.
His protection – God watches over you in every moment of your life. The Bible says that God’s eyes are on the sparrow and he watches over you. You are the apple of his eye. He is your rock. He is your strength.
Many other blessings are a privilege that we enjoy simply because we are children of God. But then there are many blessings that have a little clause: “If you want… – then I will…”
This is the principle of swing and harvest. And you know that if a farmer wants a bigger harvest, then he just has to plant more seeds in the ground. He has to prepare the field more carefully, take better care of the weeds and water more regularly.
In the same way, if you want to increase God’s blessings in your life, you have to sow more seeds, prepare the soil of your heart, take care of weeds, and keep the soil moist.
sow more seeds
I like the New Living Translation. It says in Luke 6:38:
“Give and you shall receive. Your gift will return to you in its entirety: pressed down, shaken to make room for more, overflowing and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you receive.”
We often think of money when we read this verse. But the principle here is: whatever we give or sow won’t just come back to us. Your return will always be much greater than what you sowed. Do you need a financial harvest then don’t be tight with your money. You always need some seeds. So don’t use all your limited finances to meet your needs. You have to use some as seed. Start with small amounts. Then, as God blesses his faithfulness, sow more and more seeds.
Are you longing for some good Christian friendships? Sowing seeds! He begins to be kind and concerned about others. Show them that you care about them. Start cheering for others! Tell them you appreciate them. Help them practically. And soon you will see that your seed will produce a harvest of good friendships.
Do you think that you have nothing to give, that you have no seeds? Just read 2 Corinthians 9:10
“Because God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, He will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of bounty in you.
Just ask God to show you what you can do, what you can sow, and then step out in faith and plant your seeds in the ground. I promise you, your harvest is coming.
prepare the soil
This doesn’t need much explanation. Jesus says in Matthew 6:33:
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all things (first), and live righteously (in God’s way), and he will give you everything you need.”
Let me ask you a question: How much of your time, effort, and resources are going toward the things of God? I tell you I fall short on this over and over again. That is why we need to encourage each other to put God first. Isn’t it true that we have time and money for so many things that we think are so important? We have time to watch television for hours and hours. We dedicate time to our hobbies; we spend a lot of money on our cars and so on. But we say we don’t have time to read the Bible. You will never find the time. You have to spend time on the most important things in your life: the things of God. The best way to prepare the soil of your heart to receive God’s blessings is to read and study the Bible, the living Word of God!
let’s summarize
The way to increase God’s blessings in your life is to understand the principle of sowing and reaping. If you give, you will receive. If you sow, you will reap. Ask God to show you what your seeds are and then step out in faith and sow those seeds and expect a bountiful harvest of God’s blessings.
