Sowing Secrets Knowles Shaw, a nineteenth century preacher, wrote the famous hymn “Bringing in the Sheaves” which is based on today’s Psalm. Reverend Shaw knew something about sowing and reaping, evidenced by the more than 11,400 people who were converted to Christ under his ministry. Author Robert J. Morgan gives an account of Shaw’s final hours aboard a doomed train that would shortly take his life. Just before the crash, a fellow minister had asked him to tell the secret of his success. Shaw said he always “preached Christ; always kept Jesus before the people…and had confidence in the gospel truth as the power of God.” Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! Psalm 126:5 The principle of sowing and reaping is well known, but many people fail to understand that it matters a great deal what you sow. In America today, there is a growing expectation that you should keep your faith to yourself. This is unfortunate. Sowing good works is important, but it won’t reap the eternal benefit others need unless you also “keep Jesus before the people.” As you pray for the President and America’s leaders today, ask God to bring individuals into their lives who will keep Jesus before them – so they may know Him as Lord. Recommended Reading: Matthew 13:1-9 presidentialprayerteam.org/bible/vpbible.asp?lookup=Matthew%2013:1-9
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:57:10 +0000