I certainly have no criticism of that great Bible verb, “giving.”

Jesus taught us to use it, in fact. By His example anyway. “GIVE, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.” Luke 6:38, most of the verse.

But other verbs do apply to our stewardship as well.

And here’s the one I would like to emphasize today … “sowing!” Yes, as a farmer “sows” his seed, hoping for a great harvest.

My Text Verse (often called a Proof Text) is found in 2 Corinthians 9:6. Where the Apostle Paul writes: “He which SOWETH sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which SOWETH bountifully shall reap also bountifully.” In context he is talking about an offering, financial help, he plans to collect and take to the needy saints in Jerusalem.

“Giving” is one thing. And a great thing at that. Obedience to the commands of God, truthfully.

But, it seems to me, “sowing” is an even greater concept! Sowing one’s assets looks to the Lord Himself … to multiply that gift many times over!

Folks, next time that offering plate is passed, or next time you mail that check to the missionary … think of it as “seed” sown for the sake of the Kingdom of God!

And ask, trust the dear Lord to bring a great harvest through your generosity.

Amen!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

Jesus elsewhere sort of expanded the word “giving” as well. But He explained it in terms of “investing” … of investing in the future!

“Lay not up for yourselves TREASURES upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves TREASURES in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.” Matthew 6:19-20, amazing!

At any rate, whatever we do for the Lord, giving or sowing or investing, it is done because we love Him!

He is worthy!

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