Day 12, Year 1

What You Sow, You Will Reap

“For whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7b NASB)

Why should people choose life over death? It is because we would inevitably reap what we had sowed. This law of cause and effect is present in many religious beliefs and doctrines. Indeed, the decisions we make from our hearts and minds will consequently impact us. Many people have come to this understanding through historical events or life experiences.

The beliefs presented by the Scripture share similarities and differences with those of other religions. While there are quite a lot of similarities, such as the emphasis on human decisions and the respective outcomes, there are also notable distinctions. For example, as discussed previously, choosing life and vitality according to God could lead to a flourishing life, which demonstrates the principle of sowing little and reaping abundance. Hence, it is a great blessing to understand, believe, and follow Him. In other words, we could reap a bountiful harvest in our lives by choosing life according to the promises in the Bible.

According to the Scripture, choosing life brings about life transformation. By conquering the threats to the body, mind,  and spiritual realm from the environment, we move step by step toward prosperity and longevity. Those who successfully overcome difficulties also tend to accumulate more wisdom. Nevertheless, you might question that not all believers experience a growth in wisdom over time. This observation is correct because they choose to escape or procrastinate what they need to face or do. Obviously, this is not a mentality of choosing life.

But those who overcame various hardships can choose to become complacent and even arrogant. Instead of continually choosing life, they choose death and are heading toward destruction! Conversely, those who successfully triumphed over the hardships in life could now take one further step to pursue eternal happiness from God. By doing so, He would bestow us with the gift of eternal life. Finally, some might find it daunting to reap what they have sown. Yet, through the mercy of Jesus Christ, the evil fruits we have mistakenly sown in ignorance could be eradicated. Looking ahead, as you read, memorize, and practice God’s words every day, you are consistently sowing good seeds for your better future.

Reflection questions:

1) “For whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” How do you feel about this statement?

2) Would what you have sown in the past and what you will reap in the future bring you joy? Why?