Qalaaṯiiya 3 - Kitham Gina Giyaŋ 1966 (HBN)

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.

Kalo gathuminyi lijo gi dhuŋun dha imaan gwati gi dhuŋun dha naamuus no

1 Liji lai la Qalaaṯiiya lina liro jirila, ei gwiro gwina gwimajapa ŋima, dathanya uthejo dhuŋuna dhina dhiro titiganu nyuni no? Gi je ganu jalo Yasuuⓐ al Masiiẖ gwigitinu dagalo, ŋwurinyini gi lure alaŋ lina limaliganu. 2 Nyi gwara gwaliŋa dhuŋuna ibidha dagalo dogo. Nyaŋa lapo Dhigirima ŋiro ŋai ŋa naamuus a? i diŋini gwai gwa imaan. 3 A minoŋ nyaŋa liro jirila; dina manya ela gi Dhigirim, nyaŋa limameajini ŋinena gi aŋinu a? 4 Nyaŋa limumi ŋiya dhuŋun dhai dhoinyadho tur a? Ada dhimaro tur. 5 A minoŋ gwina gwimajidhedha Dhigirima, a ŋwapai ŋiro ŋina ŋipiŋipa dagalo ganu, gwapo ŋiro ibiŋa ŋiro ŋai ŋa naamuus a? i diŋini gwai gwa imaan. 6 A gwiro ŋinena uminyina Ibraahiim Kaloŋa, ŋwugitini gi ẖisaab gwuŋun darnu dhuŋun dhuŋun dhiŋir. 7 Liŋidhul minoŋ darnu lina luthi imaan ŋediŋa liro keleŋa ga Ibraahiim. 8 A kitham gina gaŋinu kwereny darnu Kalo gaji giŋiriye Liumam gi ŋwamun ibiŋwe imaan gwai, ŋwabiŋaijo Ibraahiimuŋw kwereny Dhuŋuna dhina Dhiŋir, ŋwarnu, Duguŋa Liumam peth laji labarikini. 9 A minoŋ lina luthi imaan libarikinu Ibraahiim ŋalai gwina gwuminyu. 10 Ŋinena peth lina luthi ŋiro ŋa naamuus lo gi dhuŋun dhadhi luini gwina gwikanu gwuleny gwadhai. Minoŋ dhulinu, Peth lina liluini lina lati lathela gi dhuŋun peth dhina dhulinu kitham ganu ga naamuus dilapai no. 11 Gwimaŋini darnu abi kwiji gwate gweda gwina gwiŋirinu naamuus gwai gi je ganu ja Kalo no. A minoŋ gwina gwiŋir gwamidhe imaan gwai. 12 Abi naamuus gwati gwiro gwa imaan no; abi kwiji gwina gwathapai dhuŋuna dha naamuus gwamidhe naamuus gwai. 13 Al Masiiẖ gwimijibibre gi lo gwa naamuus, gwina gwigitinu duŋwuro lo gwan alŋa; a ŋinena ulinuŋwna darnu, Luini gwaje gi liji peth lina lalijini gi lure alaŋ lina limaliganu. 14 Di baraka gwa Ibraahiim ila gi Liumam Yasuuⓐ al Masiiẖ gwai; dilapai dhuŋuna dhina dhabiŋaijijidhai dha Dhigirim imaan gwai.

15 Limega lai, nyi gwabiŋu dhuŋun dhai dha kwiji; Gwati gweda gwina gwuthi ŋoma duŋwirniye dhuŋuna ibidha dhina dhidiminu no, dhimulini di; a kwiji gwate gwina gwuthi ŋoma duŋwbadhaije no. 16 Abi dhuŋun dhina dhabiŋaijidhai Kalo Ibraahiimuŋw dhimabiŋini gi Ibraahiim a gi lulaŋ luŋun. Gwati gwabiŋu gwiro ŋinena gwabiŋudhi gi ŋwulaŋ ŋwoinyadho no; ŋwubiro ŋinena gwabiŋudhi gi lulaŋ letipo, a gi lulaŋ luŋun, lina lan al Masiiẖ. 17 A nyi gwabiŋu dhuŋuna ibidha darnu, Dhuŋun dhina dhidiminu dhuminyinu kwereny di Kalo gina go gi al Masiiẖ; a naamuus gwina gwidhedhinu gidon gi jidhila jina jiro arbaⓐ miiya wa talatiin gwati gwa kwiji ruje tur no, dathuŋw rujo dhuŋuna dhina dhardhai Kalo tur no. 18 Ada dhuŋun dhimaje dhadhi madhadhe ŋeleny alaŋ gi naamuus, a dhati dhaje ko gi dhuŋun dhina dhardhai Kalo no; abi dhima Kalo dhedha Ibraahiimuŋw gi dhuŋun dhina dhabiŋaijuŋwdhai.

Kworaŋ jibi Kalo dhedha naamuus?

19 A gi dhuŋun ibidha naamuus gwiro dhaŋ? Gwima ginyadhe gi dhuŋun dha dhapai ŋida ŋina ŋike, di maji ma Lulaŋ ila lina limal dhuŋun dhina dhardhai Kalo gitini; a ŋwugitini malaayka lai gi dhoi dha gweta gwina gwo keligeny ganu. 20 Abi gwina gwo keligeny ganu gwati gwiro gwa kwiji gwetipo no, abi Kalo giro getipo. 21 Abi naamuus gwirinu dhuŋuna dhina dhardhai Kalo a? Oo. Abi ada naamuus gwimadhedhini gwina gwuthi ŋoma gwadhedha midhuŋw, a titiganu dhai ila naamuus gwai. 22 Abi kitham gimalaŋthinijo lijo peth lina lo gi ŋidi ganu ŋina ŋike, duŋwuldhedha dhuŋuna dhina dhardhai Kalo gi imaan gwa Yasuuⓐ al Masiiẖ di ŋediŋa lina luminyu. 23 Abi kwereny nanaŋ imaan gwati gwidhi no, alŋa litedhinu naamuus gwai, a alŋa lilaŋthinu gi dhuŋun dha imaan gwina gwaji gwaŋini gidon. 24 A minoŋ naamuus gwiro gweta gwina gwathiji ethadhe dijapa di al Masiiẖ, dilro liŋir imaan gwai.

Dhuŋun dhina dhuthi imaan

Unlocking the Spiritual Essence of AFRICA:

As we journey through the spiritual essence of AFRICA, let us embrace its blessings, celebrate its diversity, and honor its heritage. For in this vast and vibrant continent, we discover echoes of God's faithfulness, reminders of our shared humanity, and glimpses of His divine purpose for all creation.

25 Abi dina maji ma imaan ila, alŋa lati loma gi ŋoma ŋa gweta gwina gwathiji ethadhe manaŋ no, 26 abi nyaŋa peth liro keleŋa ga Kalo imaan gwai gi al Masiiẖ Yasuuⓐ. 27 Gwiro ŋinena nyaŋa peth lina limapai maⓐmuudiiya gi al Masiiẖ, nyaŋa limagena al Masiiẖuŋw. 28 Gwati gweda gwina gwiro Yahuudi i Yuunaani no, a gwati gweda gwina gwiro gine i gwina gwati gwiro gine no, a gwati gweda gwina gwiro kwoma i gwina gwiro kwa no; abi nyaŋa peth liro letipo gi al Masiiẖ Yasuuⓐ. 29 A ada nyaŋa limaro la al Masiiẖ, a minoŋ nyaŋa liro ŋwulaŋ ŋwa Ibraahiim, a nyaŋa luthi ŋelenya gi dhuŋun dhina dhabiŋaijidhai Kalo.