“There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withhold“There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty. The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.”
Proverbs 11:24-25 (NKJV)

JULY 13 - Erected in the shape of a trapezoid, the temple was bounded on the east by the Valley of Kidron, on the west by the valley of Tyropoeon. Entrance to the entire temple enclosure was gained by two gates on the southern end and four gates on the west. Built with abundance and beauty in mind, prior to Jesus’ ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection, the temple was the divine connection between the people and God. There is also a divine connection between Kingdom laws and the abundant life God promised. Sowing and reaping is a divine law God established in this universe. As a law, it works repeatedly. For us to live in abundance, however, we must accurately apply the laws of God’s Word.

God’s Kingdom functions according to principle, not desire. Regardless of what we want, we only receive in proportion to the principles we follow. Receiving God’s blessings requires us to comply with God’s manner of doing things. His principles produce for anyone willing to apply them. The secret to our harvest is contained within the law of sowing and reaping. What we faithfully plant, we faithfully harvest.

Fear is the underlying factor keeping many believers from taking the steps toward a life of sowing and expecting a harvest. When Satan uses fear to cause us to withhold our seed, He controls the outcome of our lives. We must face fear head on by sowing in faith, knowing God does not lie. The moment we sow is the moment abundance is scheduled for our future.

Father, I thank You that as I scatter, I increase. I refuse to withhold; I am a generous, cheerful, prompt to do it giver whose heart is in my giving.

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