We are reading from Ephesians 4:23 where Paul writes, “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind”. The NLT translates it as, “Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes”.
In this series of seedtime and harvest I have written to you
that we will reap what we sow. Galatians 6:7-10, “Do not be deceived, God is
not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to
his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will
of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing
good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we
have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the
household of faith”.
Here lies a few things that I wish to point out today. But
let’s start with the renewal of your mind. We know that God’s mercies renew
each day (Lamentations 3:22-23) and that we should not carry over our anger,
issues of today to the next day - “Be angry, and do not sin. Do not let
the sun go down on your wrath nor give place to the devil (Ephesians 4:26-27)”.
It is important that we renew our minds each day by the Word
of God and by the power of the Holy Spirit. We should not look back at what lies
behind us but keep looking forward at what lies ahead. We can not sit and wait
for God to sow on our behalf, and we cannot expect to live a life of sin and
expect a good harvest. We can not live today on the blessings of yesterday, we
need to renew our minds and start afresh each day seeking God and living a life
that will sow good seed. People are quick to speak and quick to respond and
very quick to get negative.
It is easier for some to gossip for an hour than to read God’s
Word for ten minutes. We allow the world and the corrupt ideas of the world to
influence us because it is easy. Paul says if you sow to the flesh, you will
reap corruption. In other words, if you allow the world to determine what you
think and live by, your heart and soul will be corrupted and unstable. But he
who sows to the Spirit will reap everlasting life: If you are living to please
God and following the Holy Spirit you will receive a true and lasting harvest of
life and peace. Life in abundance as Jesus promised. This is a fuller more
effective and purpose driven life that impacts the world around you.
The important part is the “do not grow weary” part. As I have
written before it is important that we do not lose hope or give up or allow the
lies of the enemy to dictate the outcome for us. If we stop hoping and stop
trusting halfway through, we will not see the harvest that God has planned for
us. We will mis the mark and our lives will be empty. But if we stay on this
path and we do not grow weary and we continue to fight Paul says we will reap our
harvest in due season. The AMP translates it as “Let us not grow weary or become
discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not
give in”.
That is the important part. At the proper time. God is never
late and He is also never early. His time is perfect.
My dear
friend, read this last part and meditate on God’s Word for we read in Isaiah
40:31 (AMP), “But those who wait for the LORD [who
expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew
their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to
God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not
become weary, They will walk and not grow tired”.
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me
strength (Philippians 4:13). Do not give up but stand with me today as we fight
our battles on our knees and we put our hope and our trust in God knowing that
He will make all things work out for good.
Have an awesome day.
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