kurinṯuuz aṯ ṯaani 4 - Nuba, Koalib Ngirere New Testament 1967 (Sudan (KIB1967)

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.

aza 4

ŋugul eḏi zi andaci ŋiɽaŋali ŋutuput

1 ŋwu ṯaŋwu, eḏi nyi gwu ŋɔḏɽor ŋu ŋir ŋafur, ŋimɽi ŋi ŋeḏi Allah ta, eṯi nyi ere ajili rugwori mac. 2 nyiŋa limorlaci ŋiɽaŋali ŋwudɔŋw ŋir feḏiya na ŋir ŋejmeṯ; eti nyi derne eḏizerri array yi, ya eḏi zi kekeɽinjelu ŋiɽaŋal ŋi ŋeḏi Allah, lakin eti nyi naŋni eḏiɽi rɔgwɽɔ-na reri ki rugwor-na reḏi lizi tatap ŋirlalu ŋi ŋandina porpor, ki yeyna yeḏi Allah. 3 na ma ŋiɽaŋal ŋeri ŋizaw ŋir injiil kwuɽbeni kinna, eṯuŋw zi kwuɽbenizi kla dak likiraḏa lu. 4 ki ŋiɽaŋal-na ŋeŋen, kweleny kweḏi ṯurmun kḏu nuŋw zi riimezi ŋwoɽa-na kla liti leḏi ṯəmna mac, eḏi zi ṯinyini eḏeze fori kweḏi ŋiɽaŋal ŋizaw ŋir injiil, ŋeḏi ŋiniṯ ŋeḏi Kwruztu ŋgwa kwaɽina Allah dap dap. 5 kaka eṯinyji gwu ere andazi ŋeni rɔgwɽɔ reri mac; ŋeṯinyji andazi ŋeni Yecu Kwruztu, kwir Kweleny, na nyiŋa ta, eti nyi orɔ yaḏaam yalu ŋiɽaŋal ŋi ŋeḏi Yecu. 6 Allah wiri waruŋw: eḏi fori erṯelu kirim-na; wunderṯa wumerṯelu ki rugwor-na reri eḏi zi inḏeḏa fori kweḏi ṯilŋiiḏina ṯeḏi ŋiniṯ ŋeḏi Allah kiyeyna kweḏi Kwruztu.

ṯajila ṯeḏi buuluz na ŋuma ŋeḏi Allah

7 lakin eṯi nyi eḏi ŋurṯua ŋu kwɔmne-na kwudaɽmaḏir kullu gi domony, eḏi zi baŋaci ŋeḏi ŋuma ŋiṯemḏelu purpur, ŋeḏi Allah ŋiri, ŋiti ŋiri ŋeri mac. 8 eṯi nyi eḏi ṯurfa ṯir-na ter ter, lakin eṯi nyi ere eḏi kwukwurmuḏana lu mac; na ṯureŋina, lakin eṯi nyi ere alla rugwori mac; 9 na ṯowɽina yey, lakin eṯuŋw ere ṯazi nyuŋwuzi lu mac; ipeḏir nyji gwu lu, lakin nenyere ay mac; 10 eṯinyi ufini ki yaŋna-na yeri ŋwamin tatap ŋiɽany ŋeḏi Yecu, mindaŋ eḏi ŋimiiḏa ŋeḏi Yecu ruwene lu tɔk ki yaŋna-na yeri. 11 kaka nani nyi gwu limiiḏu, eṯi nyi eni leṯi kitazazi rɔgwɽɔ reri ŋiɽany nana dɔk dɔk ŋiɽaŋal ŋi ŋeḏi Yecu, ta ma ŋimiiḏa ŋeḏi Yecu ruwene lu ki yaŋna-na yeri yinḏi eḏay. 12 ṯaŋwu eṯi ŋiɽany aki ŋɔḏɽor deŋgeri-na, lakin ŋimiiḏa ta daŋgal-na.

13 kaka eḏi nyi gwu ṯəmna ṯir kaka ṯuŋwun, ŋgwa kwuluḏizi: ŋemnenyji, nenyji ma andazi; eṯinyji ma emni nyiŋa tɔk, na eṯinyji ma andazi. 14 kaka ilŋiiḏinyji gwu eḏaruŋw, ŋgwa kwumɔdiɽi Kwelenyi kweni Yecu kwenyji diɽi tɔk Yecu ŋali, na kwenyji mulɔ ŋaŋa li ki yeyna yuŋwun. 15 kaka urir gwu tatap ŋiɽaŋal ŋi ŋeni ŋalu, mindaŋ mer oɽmaṯir luru luru ki ṯimeca-na ṯiṯemḏelu ṯeḏi ŋimɽi ŋeḏi Allah, er ma kikindezi ṯortaḏa eḏi ṯi nii Allah-na ŋiniṯ ŋi.

eḏi rari kwɔkwɔ, na ŋiniṯ ŋinḏi eḏi nanniḏa dɔk

16 ṯaŋwu eṯi nyi ere ajili rugwori mac. yaŋna yeri keni yeṯi kiraḏa lu, lakin rɔgwɽɔ reri iininy yi-na eṯir nanniḏa riaŋ ŋwamin tatap. 17 na ṯurfa kḏu ṯɔkwɽoc ṯeḏi kiremŋw ṯetinyji daɽmaci ŋiniṯi ŋini didip ŋinḏi eḏi nanniḏa dɔk, ŋiṯemḏelu purpur. 18 kaka iti icicanyi gwu mac kwɔmne kweṯijini, lakin ŋgwa kwiti kweṯijini mac; kaka eṯi gwu kwɔmne kweṯijini ernine, lakin kwɔmne kwiti kweṯijini mac, eṯuŋw nanniḏa dɔk.