Today's thought - 30 July 2026 (Time invested)

 

My verse this morning is Galatians 5:25, “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (NIV)”. We have been looking at the biblical principal of seedtime and harvest and the reason we are focussing so much on it is simply by applying this very basic principle in all areas of our lives and then we will see a harvest of overflowing. As Jesus said, life in abundance.

So today I feel it in my heart just to emphasize where we should invest our time. Now believe me, I am writing as much for me as I am writing for you, my friend.

In Galatians 5 Paul points us to the things we should stay away from, “The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery*; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord*, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions*, factions (clique) and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God”.

** Debauchery means wild, bad, or immoral behaviour involving too much alcohol, drugs, or sex. It describes a time of heavy partying where people completely lose their self-control and chase physical pleasures.

** Discord means a lack of agreement, a harsh mix of sounds, or the popular online chat application.

** Dissension means strong disagreement, a difference of opinion, or a lack of harmony that causes fighting or division within a group

These are the bad seed examples as per Galatians 5. Then Paul continues to write about the good seed but interesting in verse 14 Paul says, “For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself”. This is the exact thing Jesus said when said in Matthew 22, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it love your neighbour as yourself”.

Now if we invest in this and take the time to sow good seed into our relationships and into our prayer life, we will reap a bountiful harvest that will overflow in our lives.

My dear friend, do not waste your time on the things of this world but keep investing in the things of heaven. Apply this in all areas of your life and your will touch lives and save lives. That is why we life by faith and that is why the Word of God is a lamp to our feet and that is why we seek God above all other things and that is why the peace of our Lord Jesus flows through us that surpasses all understanding. That is why we are more than conquerors.

Have an awesome day, my friend.