SOW WHAT YOU WANT TO REAP
In this passage, we see that David could have killed King Saul the night he found him tired and in deep sleep in the field. However, he chose to forgive his life. David then asked God to allow him to reap the same mercy he had sown. Therefore, David said the following to Saul.
When someone hurts you, you will be tempted to take vengeance and to do something to them that was worse than what they did to you. Nevertheless, you must remember the law of sowing and reaping.
1. Sow what you want to reap.
If you sow vengeance, you’ll activate a cycle of hatred and death. Vengeance doesn’t solve anything nor does it end cycles in your life, it only makes things worse, because it brings resentment and bitterness into your heart. However, what do you think you’ll reap if you sow forgiveness, patience and acceptance? You’ll reap exactly that and activate a cycle of endless mercy in your life.
The Bible says:
2. Treat others the way you’d like to be treated.
The Bible says:
If you are merciful with others, then you will also be treated with mercy, because the Lord’s mercy follows those who are just.
3. Receive the blessings that you have sown in the past.
This blessing was fulfilled years after, and David became one of Israel’s greatest kings. The Bible records that David was a man after God’s heart. Today, choose to sow in others what you want to reap tomorrow and God will bless you without a doubt.
Think about it:
How do you want to be treated?
Today, what will you sow in someone else that you wish to reap in your life?