Those who plant in tears will
harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as
they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest. Psalm 126:5-6
Sonic Drive-in fast-food
establishments are quite popular in our part of the
It is the nature of our culture
where waiting is akin to torture. In the
minds of many, immediate gratification has been unofficially added to "life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
It is no wonder we are experiencing less of these "inalienable rights."
God does not operate by the
fast-food business model. He refuses to
take orders at the drive-through window and speedily fulfill our desires. No.
God knows that to live life effectively and fruitfully takes time. It involves patient planting and cultivating
with a long-term view to a future harvest.
We would do well to return to this farming
model of how to conduct life. We must
sow quality seed via our character and conduct.
We must tend the field of life through times of personal drought and
periodic storms. And, yes, we must
wait-patiently, faithfully, expectantly-for God to bring the harvest.
Too many people abhor the work and
waiting that sowing requires. It doesn't fit their preference for
convenience and comfort. It is not quick
and easy. So they choose the various
drive-through options offered by the culture.
They get what they want and go and, by doing so, the satisfying nature
of that which has real, lasting benefit and blessing is forfeited.
We have all been given precious seed
with which to plant the fields of our days here on earth. Some of those days are tended in tears and turmoil. But those who patiently
plant spiritual seed will someday sing as they return with the harvest.
So, while you wait, get ready to sing.
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