…free to be shared…written by Kim Potter, A New Thing Ministries…

No Harvest

In these days of tough economic times, many people are wondering how they are going to make it through. Grocery prices are crazy and gas prices are even worse, in some states they are approaching critical levels. People are concerned about their finances and I can understand that. 

As Christians, we must remember, regardless of what is going on in the world, we serve a God that has no lack. The word of God teaches us that there is a separate economy based on faith and obedience that never fears a recession.

We are in a different kingdom; we live in the Kingdom of God and His ways are not our ways. His ways are higher than ours. He shows us through His word how to live in an economy that will remain stable as long as we are obeying the word of God.

Sowing and reaping are the supernatural ways the Kingdom of God works. Most of the time it makes no sense, but I can say from experience, it is the only way to live, especially in times like this. 

But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. (2 Cor 9:6-11)

God makes it clear that the cycle of seedtime and harvest is how His kingdom works. It also makes it clear that there is no harvest without first planting seed.

We can pray, dance, sing and shout for a harvest but it will not come until we first plant seed. Luke 6:38 says; Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. 

As I was writing this today, I felt the Lord dropped something in my heart and said, “Tell them to try Me.” I laughed out loud.

This takes me to Malachi 3:10.

Now, I know many people do not believe tithing is for today. I have listened to those teachings, and I can see how you feel that way – however, I can only say how I have lived my life and giving is how I have lived my Christian life. Whether you call it tithing or giving, I think we need to obey God and what HE tells each of us to do.  And the truth will always remain; there is NO harvest if there is NO seed. That is just a simple truth.

So, the only time in the Bible I can find where God says test me or try me in this is in Malachi 3:10.

Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me now by it, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

I am not saying you must tithe – that is between you and God, but I am saying, if you want to see a harvest, you must first sow. If you want to see the windows of heaven open over you, you must give God something to work with.

My heart is to see the church thrive. In their health, finances and family. 

That is what I cry out for. That is my prayer for each one of you. 

I don’t want to see anyone lack or struggle to make ends meet and God has provided a way for us to thrive. Today, I encourage you to search through the Bible and find out what God says about prospering and then obey His word. May you be blessed beyond measure as you do.

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