Devotional
Sowing A Seed of Love
Shared By: Ha Sung Kang
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a
harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do
good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
- Galatians 6:9-10
B
ack at my house in Jakarta, we have a mini rooftop garden. Whenever I go back
home during breaks, I see my dad waking up early in the morning to water the plants
and check them for any invasive bugs. Once they are fully grown, my mom will pick
the fresh vegetables and use them in her cooking. In our household, my dad plants
the seeds, my mom gathers the leaves, and I just stand and watch the plants grow.
Everytime my dad plants the seeds, I am amazed by how a single seed that is smaller
than a grain of rice can grow into multiple leaves that are as big as my palm. Initially,
these tiny seeds have no value, but once they are constantly watered and carefully
nurtured, they turn into a viable food source for my family.
In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul reminds us that, like planting seeds,
we reap what we sow. Our actions towards other people plant a seed in their hearts.
If we show kindness to others, we plant the seed of kindness in their hearts.
Likewise, if we are incessantly complaining about life, then we are sowing the seed of
ungratefulness in our heart. Whether we are sowing to satisfy our sinful
desires or to please God, we cannot escape the fruits of our planting.
So what should we do, knowing that our everyday actions will have an impact in
others’ lives? First, we must not get tired of doing good! Just as it takes many
months for the seeds to grow their leaves and fruits, we must continually take care
of the seeds we planted until they are fully grown. Secondly, whenever there is an
opportunity to serve, practice sowing the seed of love. Never underestimate our
power to help others. Sometimes, we search only for big and rare opportunities
when the small daily acts of love can be just as impactful. Lastly, if we get
discouraged along the way by the “fruitlessness” of our labor, remember that God
promises us the harvest if we do not give up.
"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference,
ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to
big differences that we often cannot foresee." - Marian Wright Edelman
Recently, the United
Nations had released a
comprehensive guide on
the state of North Korea’s
crimes against humanity.
One of the offenses
include the abduction of
foreigners. Other offenses
include the inhuman
torture of prisoners and
forced
abortion
of
pregnant women.
As
anti-government
violence continued to
mount in Ukraine, many
officials of the EU began
to worry on the stability
of
the
surrounding
region. Ci ٥