Best wishes,
God's word for you this month is Psalm 126: 5-6, '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].' (KJV)
There are three things I want to tell you. First, the seed is God's portion. It is the part that is set aside for sowing, not for eating. By sowing, we hope for a harvest in the future.
Second, sowing seeds is often accompanied by sacrifice. What is in our hands must be left to others. It is those who shed tears who experience the kingdom, by working diligently.
Jesus said, 'Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured to you again.' Luke 6:38 (KJV).
And the third, Jesus said that the kingdom of God is like a farmer who steps up and sows seed. The essence of the kingdom of God is giving. Life is to give. Just like Jesus who came to earth to give Himself on the cross and suffered to atone for our sins.
Starting today, may you live the word of God more and believe that the seeds that are set aside will be an exponential harvest. Even while shedding tears, one day you will reap with shouts of joy.
God bless!
Chairman of the CBN Indonesia Foundation
Mark McClendon