In Genesis 2:8, the Bible says, “Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there He put the man he had formed.” Imagine God Himself planting a garden, and He did it for Adam! After Genesis 1 outlines the mind-blowing magnificence of Creation, Genesis 2 shows us how much God cares about us, and how important details are to Him. One phrase I like to tell our mission teams during training is, “Details make the difference.”
Our lives are like a garden. What we put into the ground as seed will determine what will grow up in the future. How we invest our time, money and energy determines the path of our lives. It always seems like things will be taken away from us if we make bad decisions with time and money. If a person unwisely spends more than they make, they could have their house taken away from them by the bank, their electricity cut off, their car repossessed, or late charges assessed (more money being taken from us) when bills are not paid in a timely manner. Look at Jesus’ parable of the talents. The servant who buried his talent had it taken away from him.
On the other hand, if we invest our time and money wisely, there are many blessings to reap. Spending time in prayer instead of watching television. Reading the Bible instead of the newspaper. Attending church regularly, getting more education, and spending less that we make (sticking to a budget), dedicating quality time to spend with family, are all good seeds for your life garden.
In Matthew 13:38, Jesus says, “The field is the world.” In 2009, Global Infusion reached thousands and thousands of people with the Gospel, and met many physical needs. When you invest in Global Infusion, you are planting seeds for the Kingdom. Be careful where you put your time and money in 2010. Pray, and let God help you plant your garden.
