I don’t know about you, but my favorite season of the year is fall? That is always a great ice breaker question when we come together in community. There are many reasons that I like this season. Cool weather, sweaters, and the start of boot season. Most of all, the evidence of hard work being done all around us. There’s planting, watering, and sowing needed to reap the abundant harvest. Just to note, do this all year, not only this time of the year. Another thing that I like the most about the Autumn season, is the beauty that surrounds us. From the sky to the ground, God’s creation is pleasing. So, there is true meaning and lessons in the fall harvest.
Sometimes, we get so busy that we forget about this four months of the year. The months that are bringing in a harvest. We can have jobs that see the season in a different way because of the duties/deadlines that we hold. We, as parents, can see each season for the activities and sports that are upheld in those times. Worldly holidays can also often mark times of the year. Not Everyone was raised on a farm or with parents/caretakers that had flourishing gardens. But, reading the Bible and knowing God’s word can definitely give you the ways to reap an abundant harvest.
Change
Fall also reminds me of change. So now we can look back and see the many ways that we have been working on ourselves. The pruning that God has been doing personally for us. Maybe like me, you feel overwhelmed with the many things that seem to need a little improvement. Maybe like me, you had a plan and just seemed to veer off into another direction or move forward not realizing that you forgot a few things along the way. Just remember, it is never too late to start over while taking advantage of the beautiful, cool season that we are in.
The Bible and the Harvest
So much of the Bible pertains to these processes that lead to a harvest. Many of Jesus’ parables have been based on the process of leading up to a harvest. God sees beauty in a generous giver, and as a church our harvest glorifies God. Because of our harvest, we can shine the light of Jesus upon others. If others see our harvest in our attitudes, they will have a desire for what we have belonging to the kingdom. Deuteronomy 24:19 says, “When you are harvesting in your field and you look over a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands”.
So, ask someone, what is their favorite scripture about harvest? It’s a great way to pick up a lot of scriptures to add to your journal, because I bet there would be many different ones to choose from. My favorite is Galatians 6:9; And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
How to Reap the Benefits of A Thankful Heart: All Year Long
Planting Seeds of Gratitude– Being thankful is something all Christians are supposed to do. We face a decision at every moment about what to plant in our hearts.
Cultivating A Thankful Heart– If you plant seeds of Thanksgiving in your heart, God’s word will keep them alive. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude by remembering all that God has done for you. If you write them down and imagine that He didn’t do them, you will be able to stay in thanksgiving more often.
Serving Cheerfully– No matter where you are in life, and what is happening, remember to give thanks to The Lord. A spirit of gratitude and joy, will enhance your relationship with God and one another. Afterall, isn’t that the way to reach the greatest commandment of loving one another.
Sow What You Reap– If you plant seeds of gratitude, you can expect an abundant harvest of blessings. Be careful, the opposite is also true, you don’t want to let ungratefulness steal your joy and block God’s blessings that He has in store for you.
Between sowing and reaping there is an amount of time. During that time, you will need to be obedient, live by showing the fruit of the spirit to others, and water those seeds with God’s word.
The Most Important Meaning of Gathering the Harvest
A task for All
Most of all, don’t forget, Jesus is sending us all out to bring others into the harvest. {There is True Meaning and Lessons in the Fall Harvest}. He does not mean fruits and vegetables, He means people. We are called to show God’s love to others by inviting them to enjoy the same harvest we receive. So this fall, let’s all be ready to tell others what the Lord has done for us.
Let’s be ready to explain the way, the truth, and the light in Awe. One thing that I was taking too long to do was: get a thought on paper of what I would tell someone to bring them to Jesus. If you have not thought about what you would say, join me in getting something together that you are comfortable with, so as not to miss out on any chance that comes our way. Always be ready, and pray to The Holy Spirit to help you with the words to bring them to Jesus, and He will.
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and kindness.
1 Peter 3:15
We are all living in different “seasons” of life, no matter yours, let’s be ready to show glory to God by telling of the grace that He has given us. To me, the verse below means that we need to make disciples/believers of many, many more.
Then He said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37
Every morning ask God to open your eyes to someone who needs Jesus. It can be intimidating if you are not ready, but let’s face it, we all know someone who needs Jesus. So during this fall harvest time, let’s pray for each other. I would like us all to pray that we, as a community, can go out into this harvest season and bring some laborers into “His Harvest”.
A Prayer For the Harvest Season
Dear God, we love you all the time, not only when we see abundance and overflow. We are humbled at the grace and favor that you have allowed in all of our lives. As we enter this season of harvest, cause our hearts to remember others. Guide us to be helpers to those in need, givers to those who need, generous with our time, talents, and resources. Remind us to give our overflow so you can bless the work of our hands. Remind us to be cheerful givers in order to represent the love inside of us that shows all glory belongs to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
The true meaning and lessons in the fall harvest is important to all. Here at Gina’s Ginormous Gifts and Gems, you will find ways to enjoy life and give back to others lives too. Contact us anytime.
