Seed for the Sower

**“He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.” (2 Corinthians 9:10)**

God’s desire is that we prosper and be in good health, even as our souls prosper (3 John 1:2). When God blesses us, he does not add any sorrow along with his blessings (Proverbs 10:22). There are spiritual laws governing prosperity, which includes the act of giving and receiving. “give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you” (Luke 6:38).

This is also connected to the concept of sowing and reaping. “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). Being stingy, selfish and self-seeking will not put us in a position to receive from God. It is good to have a budget and to manage our resources well. That being said, we have to look for opportunities to be a blessing to others. Remember that it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).

This is what the bible teaches, but we can also consider this in natural terms. No one wants to continue to give to someone who never seems willing to give. People who are always expecting to receive from others, without a willingness to give are often viewed as being opportunistic. Most people appreciate relationships, where people learn to reciprocate and are willing to give and take.

We are generally mindful that people should be willing to give in as much as they are willing to receive. God will also give to us if he can trust us to give to others. God will bless those who he can trust to share and who can see the needs of others and offer support. God won’t continue to increase our store and provision to keep it for ourselves. He blesses us so that we can be a blessing. “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians‬ ‭4:19‬).

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.

Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.

I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.

I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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April 30, 2022April 30, 2022