PLANTING SEEDS!

“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” Psalm 126:5,6. (NKJV).

“We’re planting, aren’t we Grandfather?” He handed him another seed.

‘Yes, we are. Would you like to plant some seeds? Have a garden of your own?”

“Oh, yes.” Four-year-old Timmy's big blue eyes sparkled as he bounced. “Now? Can we do it now?”

“Let’s finish this row of corn then we’ll begin your garden.” Timmy dropped a few seeds in his haste to get them into Grandfather's hand. 

A week passed. Grandfather’s corn was stringing the row. But not Timmy's. In tears, he asked, “What happened to my corn?”

His grandfather rolled his lips. “How many times did you dig up your seed?”

“I dug to see if it was growing.” He dipped his head. “Every day.”

“Here’s what I want you to do. Plant your seed. Pat the soil nice and easy. Water it every day but--don’t dig it up. Understand?” Timmy nodded.

Days later, Timmy, bursting with joy, announced. “I have plants. Come see.”

"Excellent!" Grandfather patted his shoulder. "Good job, son.

"You sowed the seed, nurtured it, but trusted it would sprout. That's the way it is with God's love."

"I don't understand."

"We pray, even weep over the ones we love, but we don't pester them. In His generous Love, The Lord allows us to participate in His Plan. Then we come to Him, rejoicing, bringing our sheaves with us."

"Wow."

"Wow, indeed!"

Kingdom Thinking. How wonderful is our God? Our Lord Jesus allows us to plant His seeds. Yes, there will be weeping, but our tears of sorrow shall turn to tears of joy. He promises never to leave nor forsake us. He loves us with an everlasting love. Won’t you accept Him? He waits for you.