MAKING CHOICE

MAKING LIFE CHOICE

 

Every choice has a consequence, if we make a wise, godly decisions, we can expect God to reward for our faithfulness. If we make sinful choices, we can anticipate negative consequences (Gal. 6:7-8). In other words, you reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow. Although the principle uses agricultural terms, it applies to spiritual things and by virtue of that fact.

Living as though rebellion against God has no consequences in this life or the next is our common delusion. ‘Do not be deceived; God is not mocked’ (Gal 6:7)

Mocking the Lord include joking with His laws and being arrogant toward Him. Some people think that if they don’t believe in God, it doesn’t matter what the Bible says. But whether spiritual principles are accepted or denied, they apply to everyone(Num 32:23, Ezek, 18:20).

Let’s define a few terms from Galatians 6:7-8

A.        Flesh: The part of us that wants independence from God. Although the Spirit dwells within each             believer, a part of every person still wants to live independently from God. We call that the flesh (Gal             5:17, 19-21), which the Lord heals and sacrifices as we follow Him.

B.        Sow to the flesh - Yielding to sinful desires. For instance, people might overemphasizes their   appearance, focus on becoming rich and other vices.

C.        Corruption - Decay, ruin, and destruction. Ultimately, sin leads to death (Rom 6:23). Over time,   rebellion against God destroys a person, just as a fatal disease slowly takes a life.

D.        Sow to the Spirit - To do things that please the Lord. Obeying God increases His Spirit’s influence in your life.

E.         Eternal - Long lasting; high quality. When we plant godly seeds, we will reap quality things - such as peace, integrity, and healthy relationships - that have permanent value.

Those who continue sowing to the Spirit can expect God to reward them( Gal 6:9), Paul encouraged believers to ‘be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord’ (1 Cor 15:58).

God doesn’t necessarily reward us materially here on earth. Despite his faithfulness, Paul experienced intense persecution and eventually was beheaded ( 2 Cor 4:9-10, 11:23-28). However, in heaven, his reward will greater than we can imagine.

The promise in Galatians 6:9 reminds me of those who faithfully serve God with little or no earthly recognition.

Sowing to the Spirits is an act of faith, and as such, it is possible only during our time on earth. We must take advantage of the opportunity we have to serve God (Gal 6:10)

All of us have the chance to sow into the lives of other people. Seeds can be small acts like telling someone God loves them, offering to pray for a sick person, or showing kindness to stranger. Sowing to the spirit includes such things as talking to people about Jesus, encouraging others to come to repentance.

I pray that you will make decision today to sow seeds of love, patience, and truth. Take the time to sow seeds of righteousness, and you will reap a harvest of eternal rewards.