In my previous posts, Part 1: Planting The Seed & Part 2: The Hard Work Begins, we’ve discussed the importance of sowing seeds and the hard work of reaping the harvest. But there’s one more crucial step that completes the cycle of blessing—sowing from the harvest. This final step ensures that the process of sowing and reaping continues, leading to an ongoing cycle of growth and blessing in our lives.

The Seed Within the Harvest

Every harvest contains within it the potential for more growth. When we gather our crops, we often focus on the immediate benefits—the fruits, the grains, the produce that we can consume or sell. But within every harvest are seeds that can be planted again to produce even more in the future.

This concept is beautifully illustrated in 2 Corinthians 9:10, which says, “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” God doesn’t just provide for our immediate needs; He gives us the seeds to plant for future harvests.

The Danger of Consuming the Harvest

One of the biggest mistakes we can make is to consume all of our harvest without setting aside any seeds for future planting. When we eat the apple, we often throw away the core, not realizing that it contains the seeds for future apple trees. In the same way, if we use up all of our resources—our time, energy, and finances—without reinvesting them, we miss out on the opportunity for future blessings.

Jesus teaches us to be generous and to sow from what we have been given. In doing so, we ensure that the cycle of sowing and reaping continues and opens the door for even greater blessings in the future.

The Cycle of Blessing

When we sow from our harvest, we participate in a cycle that God has designed for our growth and prosperity. We don’t just sow once and reap once; we continually plant seeds, gather the harvest, and plant again. This cycle is what allows us to grow in our faith, to increase our impact, and to live out the fullness of God’s plan for our lives.

But this cycle requires intentionality. It requires us to be mindful of what God has given us and to look for ways to reinvest those blessings into others. Whether it’s giving financially, investing time in relationships, or sharing our talents and skills, sowing from the harvest ensures that we are continually growing and multiplying the blessings in our lives.

Action Step

This week, I challenge you to look at the harvest God has given you. How can you take a portion of that and sow it back into the ground? Whether it’s giving to someone in need, investing time in a relationship, or using your talents to serve others, find a way to sow from your harvest. By doing so, you’ll not only experience the joy of giving, but you’ll also set yourself up for an even greater harvest in the future.