DIFFERENT EXPECTATION

WHAT YOU WATER GROWS 

Farmers and gardeners take the delightful pleasure of planting and watering their crops because they expect and anticipate a harvest.  They would carefully nurture and till the ground day after day until that which is planted bears fruit.   

However, although despite the heavy rain falls and watering, instead of the good crop expected, weeds would grow in abundance.   

Naturally these weeds would immediately be rejected and tossed aside because the farmer was expecting a good crop.  That would also cause the farmer to fuss and most likely they would be burned and destroyed.  If the farmer tries at it again and the land still produces no good crop to be harvested, the farmer will reject the land and seek to plant in another area.  

On the other hand, if the land produces a full crop that can be used and provide nourishing food, it will bring joy to the farmer.  It will continue to be replanted again and again instead of being rejected.  

  

The reasoning behind this could also be that the seed is bad and the weeds are more alive than the good seed.  Therefore, it is important that good seeds are sown so when the showers fall it will spring forth a good harvest crop.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  CROPS FOR HARVEST OR CONDEMNATION 

According to the scriptures, parched ground that soaks up the rain and produces an abundant crop for its farmer receives and has experienced God's blessings.  But the land that continues to bare crops of weeds and thorns will be considered no good and is most likely to be rejected and burned.  

Hebrews 6: 7-9 (KJV)

For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:

But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Crops are planted so the farmers can enjoy the fruit of their labor.  They invest time and effort to harvest a good crop and not weeds or thorns. In the same manner God has planted everyone for his purpose.  He saves to harvest a good crop.  The individuals that do not produce what is expected will be rejected, cursed, and ultimately burned and destroyed. 

There is a different expectation for the children who are called by and are of God. They are commanded to produces good fruits that comes hand in hand with their salvation.  

There are some things that must be considered for good crops to grow and not be destroyed: 

• You must be thirsty enough 
• You must drink and soak in the water 
• You must produce a fruitful harvest
• You must be of good use to the gardener

Today, let's discuss and ask yourself: 

• Are you a crop for harvest or condemnation? 
• What seeds have been planted within me?
• Am I fruitful or unfruitful?
• Are my fruits in line with God's salvation? 
• Has God been wasting his showers upon me? 
• Am I meet and ready to be used or to be rejected and destroyed? 

As you answer the questions, be honest and sincere.  Your fruits displays whether you are a good crop or simply a weed. If you are producing thorns make amends quickly by repenting and forsaking the ways that are contrary to your salvation.  Do not continue to produce a bad harvest because you will eventually be rejected and burned off.  

Remember, as the scripture states, when a farmers land has many showers and good crops come up, it has experienced God's blessings- but if it keeps having thorns and thistles it will be considered no good and ready for burning.  Be confident that you are well watered and are producing the good fruits of salvation.  Be a living witness of a good crop that is watered by the word and faithful to the faith of Jesus Christ.  

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel