9-16-07 2 Corinthians 9:6

2 Corinthians 9:6 (NAS)
Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.
2 Corinthians 9:6 (Philips)
All I will say is that poor sowing means a poor harvest, and generous sowing means a generous harvest.
2 Corinthians 9:6 (NLT)
Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.

The Lord God provides everything you need, physical and spiritual. Not only does He give you the necessities for your life, but He also instructs you in principles that help you maintain the lifestyle that you have received from Him.

One of these principles is the law of sowing and reaping. Adonai starts the practice of this law by giving you seed to sow. He then allows you to choose where you will scatter your seed and how much of your seed you will use. If you have a tight fist and sow little seed, your harvest will be small and meager. If you abstain from giving, others will abstain from giving to you.

However, if you decide to sow bountifully, with an open hand, you yourself will be fully satisfied. You will reap an abundant harvest and see the goodness of God in your life. You will have blessings multiplied to you.

Therefore, take the seed that Adonai gives you and sow it generously. When you open your hand, God will open His hand to you.