2 Corinthians 10 - CEVUS06 & NMNT93

He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

The season of harvest is a time of gratitude, reflection, and abundance. For farmers, it signifies the end of a season of hard work, when crops are gathered, and the fruits of labor are celebrated. Spiritually, it reminds us of God’s faithfulness and the importance of sowing seeds of righteousness in our lives. The Bible speaks of harvest not just as an agricultural event but as a symbol of spiritual growth, provision, and God’s blessings.

Here are seven Bible verses that reflect the beauty, meaning, and significance of harvest time:

1. Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Just as the harvest comes after a season of hard labor, our spiritual harvest will come if we remain steadfast in our efforts to live righteously. God’s timing is perfect, and we must trust that our diligence will bear fruit.

2. Matthew 9:37-38
“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’”

Here, Jesus calls on us to be workers in this field, sharing the good news of salvation and helping to bring others into the kingdom of God. Harvest time is not just about receiving but also giving — sharing God’s love with the world.

3. Psalm 126:5-6
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.”

We may endure seasons of sorrow, but God promises that those who faithfully sow, even through hardship, will one day reap a harvest of joy. There is hope in the midst of trials, and the harvest will be a time of celebration.

4. Proverbs 10:5
“He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.”

Just as a farmer must be attentive during the harvest to gather his crops, we must be alert and ready to seize the spiritual opportunities that God places before us. Laziness and neglect lead to missed blessings, but diligence ensures that we reap the benefits of our labor.

5. 2 Corinthians 9:10
“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.”

God is the provider of all things, and He ensures that those who sow will have what they need to reap a harvest. Not only does He provide materially, but He also increases the harvest of righteousness in our lives, enabling us to grow in character, faith, and good works. Our trust in God’s provision is important to experiencing His abundance.

6. James 3:18
“Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”

When we sow seeds of peace and righteousness, we reap a harvest of goodness and integrity. Just as the farmer carefully chooses what to plant, we must be mindful of the seeds we sow in our relationships and daily actions.

7. John 4:35
“Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.”

The time for action is now, not later. The fields are ripe, and God is calling us to step into His work, sharing His love and truth with those who are ready to receive it. There is an urgency in the harvest, and we are called to respond.

Conclusion

Harvest time is a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness and the spiritual principles of sowing and reaping. Whether we are harvesting crops or gathering the fruits of our spiritual labor, we are called to trust in God’s provision and timing. As we reflect on these Bible verses, may we be inspired to continue sowing seeds of righteousness, peace, and faithfulness, knowing that in due season, we will reap a bountiful harvest.

Paul Defends His Work for Christ

1 Do you think I am a coward when I am with you and brave when I am far away? Well, I ask you to listen, because Christ himself was humble and gentle. 2 Some people have said we act like the people of this world. So when I arrive, I expect I will have to be firm and forceful in what I say to them. Please don't make me treat you that way. 3 We live in this world, but we don't act like its people 4 or fight our battles with the weapons of this world. Instead, we use God's power that can destroy fortresses. We destroy arguments 5 and every bit of pride that keeps anyone from knowing God. We capture people's thoughts and make them obey Christ. 6 And when you completely obey him, we will punish anyone who refuses to obey.

7 You judge by appearances. If any of you think you are the only ones who belong to Christ, then think again. We belong to Christ as much as you do. 8 Maybe I brag a little too much about the authority that the Lord gave me to help you and not to hurt you. Yet I am not embarrassed to brag. 9 And I am not trying to scare you with my letters. 10 Some of you are saying, “Paul's letters are harsh and powerful. But in person, he is a weakling and has nothing worth saying.” 11 Those people had better understand that when I am with you, I will do exactly what I say in my letters.

12 We won't dare compare ourselves with those who think so much of themselves. But they are foolish to compare themselves with themselves. 13 We won't brag about something we don't have a right to brag about. We will only brag about the work God has sent us to do, and you are part of that work. 14 We are not bragging more than we should. After all, we did bring the message about Christ to you.

15 We don't brag about what others have done, as if we had done those things ourselves. But I hope as you become stronger in your faith, we will be able to reach many more of the people around you. That has always been our goal. 16 Then we will be able to preach the good news in other lands where we cannot take credit for work someone else has already done. 17 The Scriptures say, “If you want to brag, then brag about the Lord.” 18 You may brag about yourself, but the only approval that counts is the Lord's approval.

Ŋen Bulus gopəṯo etam gəlëɽəŋu

1 Igënəñi Bulus, egandeɽəd̶ia d̶əd̶ərnaṯad̶a aralo d̶-Almasiya na d̶ələŋeṯad̶a d̶əlëɽəŋu, igënəñi ñiŋgi igëbia ndə ləgəfr orn ñiŋgi egwonḏəṯo ndə ləgerr ləgəfiar. 2 Egandeɽəd̶ia kaiñ ṯa ñerṯe ñagəñid̶ia egwonḏəṯo kaiñ ndə egeṯo, ŋen ŋanṯa igëɽənu d̶əñano na ŋen ŋafo ŋopia ndə egwonḏəṯo egageiya led̶a ləmaṯan ildi ləbaṯa ṯa nanda ñagabərlda eŋen ŋaŋəno. 3 Đeṯəm nanda ñagaməṯia egaŋəno orn ñagaber ñagəbwaiñəd̶ia ŋenŋa ŋeicia eŋen ŋaŋəno, 4 ŋen ŋanṯa laŋge ləd̶əbwaiñəd̶ia ed̶aiñ, gerṯe lënəŋulu laŋəno yalo orn Rəmwa rëlid̶ia lwonḏəṯo kaiñ ṯa aləgere d̶əraiñjala d̶əŋen ŋeicia. 5 Nanda ñagad̶ama d̶ələŋeṯa ŋen nəsi d̶eicia na ŋen pred̶ iŋi ŋətud̶inu ŋəɽo d̶əgeiya d̶ələŋeṯa d̶ə-Rəmwa na ñagəbëndia ŋen pred̶ ŋəŋəṯəɽa ṯa aŋəne Almasiya, 6 na ñagamed̶əño ṯa ñakəme led̶a pred̶ ildi ləned̶o lənna ŋen eŋaiñ, ndə d̶ənna ed̶alo d̶əɽiñəd̶einu.

7 Seicr ŋen iŋi ŋəfo ñaŋ nëiñua. Ndə ed̶a gənəŋ gëɽənu d̶əñano ṯa g-Almasiya, ŋgiṯəmar aŋəleldəŋəd̶eini eŋen ŋəlëɽəŋu təŋ, ŋen ŋarno gënəŋu gaṯa g-Almasiya, nṯia com ñagananda ñag-Almasiya. 8 Ŋen ŋanṯa ndə igeminu kaiñ eŋələŋ eŋaiñ iŋi Eləŋ Yesu gənaicənde ṯa ñandakaɽəjaice eŋen na gerṯe ṯa ñandəməndad̶e, egero igəd̶əñia d̶əñənano. 9 Egaber egwonaṯa ṯa ñagabaṯa ṯa igəndəgagərd̶ia nad̶amna nəlëɽəñi. 10 Ŋen ŋanṯa lënəŋulu labaṯa ṯa, “Nad̶am nəlëɽəŋu nerṯo ŋen ŋinia na nunḏeinu ŋabəɽaŋa orn ŋen ləgəfərlda gënəŋu gëbia egaŋəno na olia gəlëɽəŋu gad̶amənu.” 11 Ŋgiṯr led̶a ildi aləŋeṯe ŋen iŋi ñagəɽwata enad̶am enaiñ ndə ñagero, ñagid̶i ñid̶i ŋen ŋarno ṯia ndə ñagəfo. 12 Gerṯe d̶eṯəm ṯa ñagarno led̶a ləmaṯan ildi ləbërrəŋeid̶ənia bəɽan. Orn lënəŋulu laijəba ŋen nəsi ndə ləɽaŋa aləsoŋ lətwad̶aicia na lakəmia ntam enen bəɽan. 13 Orn nanda ñagaber ñagëmima eŋen ŋəməñaṯo ŋen eŋaiñ, orn ñagëminia eŋen iŋi ṯia ŋəɽo d̶eṯəm Rəmwa rənaicənde, na ñaŋ ñagafo eŋen iŋi. 14 Ñagaber ñagəñitia ŋələŋe eŋaiñ ŋəbərano garno led̶a ildi lero ləndrəmaṯa nano, ŋen ŋanṯa nanda ñagaɽo led̶a lananoŋ ildi leṯənde nano ṯa alənderrəŋaici ŋen ŋəŋəra ŋ-Almasiya. 15 Nanda ñagaber ñagëminia iŋəmëɽria iŋi gerṯe ŋaŋaiñ, garno ŋəmëɽria ŋəled̶a ɽrəto, orn ñagaṯurṯia ŋen ṯa d̶wonaṯa ed̶alo d̶id̶i ad̶oɽreṯe, nṯia alo yiŋəmeɽria eŋaiñ yid̶i aiyəburgwad̶emi eñaŋ, 16 ṯa ñërrəŋaid̶i ŋen ŋəŋəra ŋə-Rəmwa alo ñaŋ nëiñua, nṯia ṯa ñerṯe ñagëmima iŋəmëɽria ŋid̶ənu eŋen ŋed̶a gərto alo yenəŋ yiŋəmeɽria. 17 Orn ŋen ŋarno ad̶am gə-Rəmwa gaṯa ṯa, “Ed̶a igi gëminia, ŋgiṯəmar aŋemini eg-Eləŋ Yesu.” 18 Ŋen ŋanṯa gerṯe fed̶a igi gəberrəŋeid̶ənia bəɽan igi gəŋənënṯu, orn fed̶a igi Eləŋ Rəmwa rəmerrəŋaid̶ia gaŋənëntu.