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Daily Devotion — Gal 6:7 — Sowing and Reaping Righteousness
Have you ever experienced sin popping up unwanted in your life? I think all of us have found ourselves in that spot. However, fewer things will change the way you deal with sin than understanding the principle of “Sowing and Reaping”. Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 NIV
Sowing and Reaping in the Garden
As a gardener, I’ve learned that some of the good seeds I plant won’t sprout at all. Birds, squirrels and raccoons sometimes snatch them up before they take root. Other problems like the wrong amount of water, pests, or lack of freshness can impede their growth. It’s a hard fight to get the good seeds to grow in my garden. Another concurrent fight is to keep the weed seeds from taking root and choking out the good plants. Weed seeds never seem to have a problem sprouting. They easily overtake the good soil I’ve reserved for my tomatoes, beans, and zinnias. If I let a week pass without a visit to the garden, I’m sure to find an outbreak of weeds. Sowing and reaping in the garden is an art form. You must be on the defense against weeds, pests, diseases and bad weather. You also must work on offense, using fertilizer, sprays and trellises to give good seeds the best…
