Paul shares a simple but powerful spiritual lesson in 2 Corinthians 9:6 when he remarks that
‘when we sow a small amount, our harvest will also be small.’ Within the larger context of 2
Corinthians 9, Paul is calling believers to give generously to the offerings being collected among
them for the poor, making it very clear that faith goes hand-in-hand with risk. Just like farmers
risk their livelihood each season on nature’s harvest, we need to regularly risk with God. If we
don’t take any risks, we won’t see any results!
I have to be honest in admitting that one of my greatest shortcomings is having continually low
expectation when it comes to my spiritual life. I expect too little from God, which is why I only
ask Him for small things, managing to trust Him for a continually small spiritual harvest.
Having low expectations of God, and therefore only sowing a little, are the marks of a spiritual
life that is perpetually stuck in winter. Be free from this! Trust God for massive earth
shattering movement and you will see how He opens the floodgates of heaven in His ways!
Sow faithfully in the fields that God provides for you to work within. Trust Him for big things
– a breakthrough in the life of someone you are praying for; a salvation; the restoration of a
relationship; new opportunities. God is a God of big things! Believe in Him and start sowing!