From Seed to Harvest: God’s Timing in Sowing and Reaping
We live in a culture obsessed with instant results, but God calls us to something deeper—the slow, faithful work of sowing and reaping. In this episode of She is Courageous, Rachel shares biblical wisdom, personal stories, and practical encouragement for staying faithful while you wait. Whether you’re sowing into your family, your spiritual walk, or your daily habits, you can trust God’s timing for the harvest.
Show Notes
Key Scriptures
Job 4:8 -“As I have seen, those who plow iniquity and sow trouble reap the same.”
Proverbs 11:18 -“The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.”
Proverbs 22:8 -“Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail.”
1 Corinthians 3:6 -“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”
Matthew 7:16–17 -“You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit.”
Galatians 6:7–9 - “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
James 1:3–4 - “For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
Episode Highlights
Why our culture struggles with waiting for results—and how that impacts our faith
What the Bible teaches about sowing and reaping from Job, Proverbs, Galatians, and more
Personal stories of gardening, motherhood, and seeing God’s slow but sure work
How to stay faithful when the fruit isn’t visible yet
Encouragement to keep planting good seeds in your family, friendships, and spiritual life
