“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7. (NKJV).
“What do you have there, son?” Timmy stuffed something into his jeans pocket.
“Nothing.” He held out empty hands.
“Nothing is bulging in your pocket. Let's see.” Grandfather walked over to Timmy as he pulled out a plastic bag. “Seeds?”
“Not just any seeds, Grandfather. Magic beans. See them moving? Sam gave me five. He got them from a magician.”
“How much did they cost you?” Grandfather’s left eyebrow lifted.
“Oh, they didn't cost me any money.” He grinned. “I traded my knife.” Grandfather sighed.
“One with the pearl handle?” He nodded. “Son. You've been deceived.”
“What do you mean, Grandfather?”
“You've been tricked. Hopefully, you'll learn treasure doesn't come cheap. Someone has to pay the price.”
With his knife, Grandfather opened one of the seeds. “Here's your magic. A larvae hatches from an egg a moth laid. When the beans get warm, the larvae moves or jumps to get to a cooler spot, finally makes his way out.” He tilted his head.
"The bean with the open end reminds me of the empty tomb. The enemy thought he'd won. The Lord Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried--all according to God's plan. On the third day, He rose from the dead. He paid the price for all sin--"
"Wow. Grandfather, can I tell Sam about the empty tomb? These beans helped me to see a miracle."
"You surely can, son. That's a great way to show God is not mocked."
Kingdom Thinking. Have you been deceived? I have. In this world we live in, we’re bombarded with information. Some true, half-true, or totally false. The Lord Jesus knows what's going on. He uses all of the mockery and deceit to bring about good. He promises never to leave me and to love me with an everlasting love. He offers the same to you. Won't you come?