Sowing and Reaping
by Keith Brenton
In a sequel to his prophecy about those who "sow the wind and reap the whirlwind" (Hosea 8:7), God's servant revealed two chapters later:
"Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers righteousness on you." ~ Hosea 10:12
It's a common metaphor is scripture - in Job, the Proverbs, Jeremiah, and even Jesus' story about the timid servant.
May God be praised that - through His justice and grace - we do not always reap what we sow.
"Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers righteousness on you." ~ Hosea 10:12
It's a common metaphor is scripture - in Job, the Proverbs, Jeremiah, and even Jesus' story about the timid servant.
May God be praised that - through His justice and grace - we do not always reap what we sow.
posted at 6/08/2008 07:10:00 AM
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