Yuuẖanna 9 - 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.

Yasuuⓐ gwigeto kwijo momaŋ gwina gwiliŋinu gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ

1 Dina madhinu Yasuuⓐ, ŋwaŋa kwijo gweta gwina gwiliŋinu kari ganu gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ. 2 A calmiz juŋun othaije galo, alaici, Muⓐallim gwai, ei gwiro gwina gwapo ŋida ŋina ŋike, kwiji ibigwa, i baboŋa nana gwai luŋun, ŋwubiliŋina gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ? 3 Al Yasuuⓐ aicinu, Kwiji ibigwa gwati gwapo ŋida ŋina ŋike no, i baboŋa nana gwai luŋun; abi ŋiro ŋa Kalo ŋaji ŋaŋini dugun. 4 Aram nyi gwapai ŋiro ŋa ŋeda gwina gwukejiny, nanaŋ kalo gwuro ganu; kalo gaji garo gile, a kwiji gweda gwati gwuthi ŋoma gwapai ŋiro no. 5 Ŋinena nanaŋ jiny kidhila, nyi gwiro fure gwadhi gidhila. 6 A dina muŋwabiŋi minoŋ, ŋwugwoinya galo kwiyaŋ, ŋwurgaŋ ŋidoro ŋwoiny ŋwai, ŋwulmaije gi je ja kwiji gwina gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ. 7 Ŋwaicinu, Idhi, ŋuni gi libuŋ lina lan Siluwaam (lina lan Gwukejinu). Ŋwela, ŋwuni, ŋwubaura, ŋwure je ganu. 8 A liji lina limaijil galo, a lina laŋadhi kwereny gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ, alabiŋi, alarnu, Kwiji ibigwa gwati gwiro gwina gwathijalo athuŋwbupa lijo ŋida na? 9 A coŋ arnu, Ŋeda gwiro; a liter arnu, Gwiro ŋinena ŋeda. Ŋwubarnu, Nyi gwiro. 10 Alaicinu, Ŋa gwuro je ganu akwai? 11 Ŋwulabiŋaijo, ŋwulaici, Kwiji gwina gwan Yasuuⓐ gwirigedhi ŋodoro, nyilmaije gi je, nyaici, Idhi gi libuŋ lina lan Siluwaam, ŋanuni; nyibela, nyuni, nyure gi je. 12 Alabiŋaijo, alaici, Ŋeda gwada? Ŋwarnu, Nyi gwati gwiliŋidhi no.

13 Alodha kwijo gwilaŋ gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ gi Farriisiyiin. 14 A lamun la Sabith liro lina lirigedhi lai Yasuuⓐ ŋidoro, ŋwuriye gi je. 15 A Farriisiyiin othaije galo manaŋ dhuŋun dhai dha dhure je ganu. Ŋwulaicinu, Gwimaijiny ŋidoro gi je, nyibuni, nyidaŋa galo. 16 A Farriisiyiin coŋ arnu, Kwiji ibigwa gwa Kalo gwutu no, ŋinena athuŋw nejo lamun la Sabith no. A liter arnu, Kwiji gwina gwike gwuthi ŋoma gwapai ŋiro ŋina ŋipiŋipa akwai? Alurudhini ganu. 17 Alaici kwijo gwina gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ manaŋ nu, Ŋa gwarakwai ŋinena ŋeda gwai gwina gwureaŋa gi je? Ŋwarnu, Gwiro nebi. 18 Athibi Yahuud uminyu darnu ŋeda gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ kwereny, ŋwubure je ganu no, kwereny nanaŋ lati lurnio babuŋw gwuŋun a nana gwuŋun no. 19 Allothaije galo, allaici, Ŋari ŋalo ŋiro ibiŋa ŋina ŋaranya ŋai ŋiliŋinu ŋiro ŋwudhibaŋ a? Ŋimure gi je ŋinena akwai? 20 Al baboŋa nana gwai luŋun aicinu, Anaŋa liliŋidhi darnu ŋari ŋuri ŋiro ibiŋa, ŋiliŋinu ŋiro ŋwudhibaŋ. 21 Abi ŋima daŋa galo ŋinena akwai, anaŋa lati liliŋidhi no; i gwina gwurio gi je gwati gwiliŋidhana no. Othaijul galo; gwurun; ŋeda gwuthi ŋoma gwabiŋi gwiren. 22 Baboŋa nana gwai luŋun labiŋu dhuŋuna ibidha ŋinena dhenyilo Yahuud; ŋinena aicaijiyo Yahuud gi dhuŋun dhetipo, alarnu, Ada kwiji gweta gwimateje galo darnu Yasuuⓐ gwiro al Masiiẖ, gwaji gwarucini majmaⓐ. 23 Ŋinena ar baboŋa nana gwai luŋun nu, Gwurun; othaijul galo. 24 Alurnie kwijo gwina gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ ŋwamun ram, alaicinu, Urthudhi Kaloŋa; anaŋa liliŋidhi darnu kwiji ibigwa gwiro kwiji gwina gwike. 25 Ŋwulabiŋaijo, ŋwulaici, Ada gwimaro gwike, gwati gwiliŋidhiny gwai no; nyi gwiliŋidhi dhuŋuna dhetipo darnu, kwereny nyi gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ, abi ŋinena nyi gwimadaŋa galo. 26 Alabiŋaijo manaŋ, alaici, Gwuraŋa akwai? Gwuri aŋa gi je akwai? 27 Ŋwulaicinu, Nyi gwimajabiŋaijo di athanyabi diŋinu no. Kworaŋ nyabi bupe dari ladiŋini manaŋ? Nyaŋa lara laro calmiz juŋun ko a? 28 Alilo, alarnu, Ŋa gwiro thilmiz dhuŋun; abi anaŋa liro calmiz ja Muusa. 29 Anaŋa liliŋidhi darnu Kalo gabiŋaijo Muusuŋw; abi are ibigwa gwati gwiliŋidhana gwai kaloŋa gina gidhuŋwuna no. 30 Al kwiji abiŋaijo, ŋwulaici, Dhuŋun ibidha dhina dhalijaje galo dir gwati gwiliŋidhanya gwai kaloŋa gina gidhuŋwuna no, abi gwiminy ureye je ganu. 31 Alŋa liliŋidhi darnu Kalo gati gathideŋinaijo lijo lina like no; abi ada kwiji gweda gwimorthadha Kaloŋa, athuŋwapai dhuŋuna dhina dhibupuŋw, athi Kalo deŋinaijo. 32 Ro dina gitinina gidhila liji lati lidiŋinu kwijo gweda gwina gwurio kwijo je ganu gwina gwiliŋinu gwiro ŋwudhibaŋ no. 33 Ada kwiji ibigwa gwati gwina gwurii gwa Kalo no, gwati gwuthi ŋoma gwapai dhuŋuna dheda no. 34 Alabiŋaijo, alaici, Au gwiliŋinu ŋidi ŋai peth ŋina ŋike, ŋa bari gwijalimiye akwai? Algatho por.

35 A Yasuuⓐ diŋini darnu gwiguthilo por; a dina muŋwbuje, ŋwaicinu, Au gwuminyu Ŋare ŋa Kalo a? 36 Ŋwabiŋaijo, ŋwaici, Ei gwiro, Kweleny gwai, dinyuminyi? 37 A Yasuuⓐ aicinu, Gwina gwaŋadhaŋa, a gwina gwabiŋaŋa gwai ŋeda gwiro. 38 Ŋwaicinu, Kweleny gwai, nyi gwuminyu. Ŋworthadha. 39 A Yasuuⓐ arnu, Ŋinena jo ẖukm nyibuladha kidhila ibiga, a lina lirima gi je alure je ganu; a lina luro je alrimi gi je. 40 A Farriisiyiin coŋ lina lidhilai diŋini dhuŋuna ibidhe, alaicinu, Anaŋa lirima gi je ko a? 41 Al Yasuuⓐ aicinu, Ada nyaŋa lina lirimu gi je, nyaŋa lati laiuthi ŋida ŋina ŋike no; abi ŋinena nyaŋa larnu, Anaŋa lathidaŋa galo; abi ŋidi ŋina ŋike ŋalo ŋoma ŋathije.