One morning, a well dressed woman stood in front of a tramp man who slowly looked up at her. He could clearly see that she was a woman who seemed to be used to the finer things in life. Her coat seemed to be expensive, and she also had a profile in which one could discern that she’d never missed out on any good food in her life. The sad man’s first thought was, she just wants to make fun of me, like so many others had. Please leave me alone, the homeless man grunted. To his surprise, the woman was still in front of him, and she was smiling her beautiful white teeth, which showed dazzling sparkles.
Are you hungry? She asked. To which the man replied, no, I just had dinner with the president. Now go, he told her, very angry. The woman’s smile grew even bigger, and. Suddenly the man felt a gentle hand. Under his arm and anointed her. He said, what are you doing, ma’am? Leave me alone. And then a policeman came up and said, is there a problem, ma’am? No problem here, officer, the woman replied. I’m just trying to help him get.
Up to his feet. The officer scratched his head and said, but it’s Old John. Excuse me, ma’am. He’s been a nuisance around here for the last few years. It’s no entrance to me, the lady replied. I’m trying to help him. Tell me what you want with him. To which she replied, I’m going to. Feed him and take him out of. The cold for a little while. You’re crazy, ma’am, the hopeless man muttered. The helpless man, saying that the woman.
Insisted, resented it and said, I don’t want to go anywhere. And they lifted him up, to which the man repeated, what’s wrong, officer? Let me go. I haven’t done anything. Come on, old man. This is a good opportunity for you, the officer whispered. Finally, and with some difficulty, the woman and the police officer took Old John to the cafeteria and seated him at a table in the corner. It was almost noon. Most of the people were already having lunch, and the lunch party had not yet arrived.
The cafeteria manager came over and asked, what’s going on, officer? Is this man causing you trouble? To which the officer replied, this lady brought him here to eat something. Oh, no. Having a person like this in here is bad for my business. The old man enjoyed a smile with his few teeth. Ma’am, I told you now they were going to let me go. I didn’t want to come here in.
The first place, the man said. The woman turned to the cafeteria manager and smiled. Sir, are you familiar with Hernandez Company, the banking firm that is two streets away? Of course I know it, the cafeteria manager said. They have their weekly meetings in one of my banquet rooms, and they paid a good amount of money by providing food at those weekly meetings. But what does it matter to you?
He told her. I sir and Penelope Hernandez, president and owner of the company. There was an awkward silence, and the man was stunned and surprised. Oh, excuse me, ma’am, said the manager. The woman smiled again. I thought that might make a difference in your treatment. She then turned around and told the police officer that she was trying very hard to contain her laughter. Officer, would you like to join us for a cup of coffee or maybe a meal?
No, thanks. I’m on duty, he answered. So maybe a cup of coffee to go? Yeah, that’d be nice, he said. The cafeteria manager turned on his heel as if receiving an order. I’ll bring the coffee for you, Mr. Officer. The officer saw him walk away and gave his opinion. She certainly put you in his place. And the woman said, that was not my intention, but that’s the way it is. I have a good reason now for all of this. She sat down at the table across from her guest. She stared at him. John, do you remember me?
Old John looked at her face. Very well. I think it looks familiar to me, he said. Look, John, maybe I’m a little older, but take a good look at me. Maybe half full now, but when you worked here many years ago I came once, and through that same door, hungry and cold. Some tears fell on the cheeks of that lady. Ma’am, the officer said as he couldn’t believe what he was witnessing. He didn’t even think that woman could ever in her life have been hungry. The woman resumed the conversation. I had just graduated from college in my town. I had come to the city looking for a job.
I couldn’t find it. But when I had my last cents. Left and I’d been kicked out of my apartment, I would walk the streets. And it would be February, and it. Was very cold, nearly starving. I saw this place and walked in with a slim chance that I might get something to eat. And you? John, greeted me with a smile. Now I remember, John said. I was behind the counter at the service. You came over and asked if I could work something out to eat. Yes, and you told me that was against company policy. So you made the biggest steak sandwich I’ve ever seen. You gave me a cup of coffee, and I went to a corner to enjoy my food. To tell the truth, I was afraid.
You’D get in trouble. And when I looked at you, I saw you pay put the price of. The food on the cash register. After that, I calmed down a bit. Then I thought everything was going to be okay. Right. So you started your own business, said John. Yes. I found a job that same afternoon. I worked very hard and worked my way up with the help of my god and eventually started my business, which, with the help of God, grew even bigger. She prospered. She opened her bag and took out a card.
When you’re done here, I want you to go pay Mr. Martinez a visit. He’s the personnel director of my company. Tell him you want to talk to him, and I’m sure he’ll find a place for you to do something in the office. I think I could even give you an advance.
Enough so that you can buy some. Clothes and get a place to live until you recover. If you ever need anything, my door will always be open for you. John. There were tears in the old man’s eyes. How can I thank you? The man asked. Don’t thank me. Give thanks to God. Give glory to Him who brought me to you. Outside the cafeteria, the officer the woman stopped, and before going their separate ways, the woman told the officer, thank you for your help, officer.
On the contrary, the officer said, thanks to you, I saw a miracle today. I saw something that I’ll never forget. And also, thanks for the coffee and your good heart. People like you are the ones that our society currently needs. Saying this, the lady looked at Old John and told him hurry up. This is just the harvest of what you’ve sown. In me. Old John stayed there with the officer, both speechless more than the old man’s tears.
The officer was holding his cup of. Coffee and looking at Old John. He said, you’ve changed your stars, friend. A beautiful story with great reflection. You can always reap what you sow. And here we can see a clear example of that. The biblical meaning of this phrase comes from a passage in Galatians don’t be misled. You cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their.
Own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the spirit. Galatians six seven through eight. Paul’s instructions are to sow to please the Holy Spirit instead of our flesh or what worldly living suggests. What does the Bible say about reaping what you sow? The Bible has a tendency to use.
Planting and farming imagery because most of the people worked in agricultural or pastoral job. Let’s explore some other verses that talk about reaping and sewing. Two corinthians nine six. The point is this whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. We’ve often heard to give according to the desire of our hearts.
Tithing doesn’t just have to stop at 10%. We don’t just have to give someone. An obligatory hour of our time. Often, when we give of ourselves to. Someone or to something, we see our effort returned. Proverbs 22 eight says whoever sows injustice will reap calamity and the rod of. His fury will fail. Sowing and reaping don’t just have good connotations. We can reap and sow bad things too often. When we sow discord and injustice, we.
See those things come back to us. Vengeance is the Lord’s, and nothing can be hidden from him. Luke 638 says, Give and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, taken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure, you’ll use it to be measured back to you. Have you ever heard the term measure for measure?
It comes from this verse god wants us to have giving hearts, but if we give bad things to people, we will reap the consequences. Sowing has good and bad connotations. Jesus curses the fig tree, but we know the fruit of the Spirit is blessed. Paul even lists the fruit of the Spirit a chapter prior to the reaping what you sell passage.