Devotion for Friday, June 13
The Harvest Starts in You
2 Corinthians 9:6
"Now I say this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously."
God is not asking for perfection. He is asking for participation. The Spirit does not require that you have everything figured out. He invites you to trust Him enough to plant something small and believe that He will bring the growth.
Too often we hesitate because we think what we can offer is too little to matter. But in the Kingdom, sowing generously is not about quantity. It is about trust. You sow generously when you give God your time, your obedience, your attention, and your heart—fully and without holding back.
The promise is clear. There will be a harvest. Not just in the future, but in you. When you sow to the Spirit, the Spirit begins to change what you desire, how you see, and what you hope for. The inner life is where the Spirit begins His work.
You do not need to wait for the perfect conditions to begin. The soil of your life is ready now. What you plant today will shape who you become tomorrow.
Reflection:
Is there an area in your life where you’ve been hesitant to trust God fully? Choose one act of generous sowing today—whether it’s time, attention, service, or obedience. Expect a harvest.
Prayer:
"Lord, thank You for the promise that You bring growth where I plant in faith. Help me sow generously, even when it feels small. Shape my heart as I invest in the things that matter to You. Grow something in me that lasts. Amen."