Sowing and Reaping (2 Samuel 12:8-18, 12:11-12)
David
sowed a seed in 2 Sam 12:8-18 he reaped the seed in 2 Sam 16:20-22 when
compared 2 Sam 12:11&12 with 2 Sam 16:20-22, you will realised that David
reaped the seed he sowed please and please those in power and any position you
may find yourself in be careful of the seeds you are sowing because it will germinate and
you will reap the seed either you like it or not. Other types of curses are easy to renounce, but breaking the curses of sowing and reaping is difficult; it may take God’s mercy, or you reap the seed you sow. What a pity that some people will not only reap the seeds they sow themselves, but also those that their family members, who do not know or are unaware of the seeds they sow, will reap. A particular man sow a seed some years ago by helping
people in his office without collecting bribe, while other colleague do, they
made it built houses, send their children to other country but this man did not, he didn’t build a house
neither travel out once, but his family member hate him, because he does not use his position to take care of his
family. After some years, this man died and left nothing to the entire family, but people came around and testified about the good things their father did. One day, his daughter was looking for a job and got good employment through one of those who helped. She later married, built a house, and set a good standard of living, which her father could not.
In 2 Samuel 12:8-18, David sowed a
seed, and he later reaped its consequences in 2 Samuel 16:20-22. When you
compare 2 Samuel 12:11-12 with 2 Samuel 16:20-22, you’ll see that David
ultimately reaped what he sowed. This serves as a reminder to those in power or in any position: be mindful of the seeds you are planting, for they will grow, and you will eventually reap the harvest, whether you like it or not.
While some consequences are easier to renounce or overcome,
the results of sowing and reaping are not easily broken. It may take God’s
mercy to change the outcome; otherwise, you will reap what you have sown.
Sadly, these effects can also extend to family members who are unaware of the
seeds that were planted.
Consider the story of a man who sowed good seeds by helping
others at his workplace without taking bribes, unlike his colleagues, who gained
wealth, built houses, and sent their children abroad. He lived a modest life,
neither building a house nor traveling, which led to resentment from his family
for not using his position to benefit them financially. After he passed away,
leaving little behind, people came forward to testify to his kindness and
integrity. Later, his daughter, in search of a job, was given a wonderful
opportunity thanks to one of the people her father had helped. She went on to
establish a successful life, marrying, building a home, and creating a stable
future.
This story illustrates that the seeds we sow, whether good
or bad, can affect not only us but also those we leave behind.
If you are not born-again, your eternal home is hell, fine, but if you didn’t want to go to hell, you can do so now, by allowing Jesus into your life. Ask Jesus to forgive you for all your sins, and accept him as your Lord and Saviour.
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