March 5th Generosity Devotional

March 5, 2013

Sowing and Reaping 2

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows … the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.  Galatians 6:7-8

This month we reap a harvest and you are a part of it.

The first seed was planted nine years ago when as part of a GLCC mission trip God broke Pam and my heart as we visited a state run orphanage and saw the conditions of orphans throughout the world.

Eight years ago we attended a day-long adoption seminar. I thought we were crazy.  More seeds.

Six and a half years ago we filed for an international adoption through Bethany Christian Services for a child from China. Another seed planted!

Three years ago Pam and I traveled to Shanghai China and met our daughter Katelyn for the first time.

She had no parents. She spoke no English. She was a ward of a communist state. She had lived in an institution for 7 years. She knew nothing of brother or sister, father or mother; she knew nothing about a God who loved her, a Savior who died for her or a church family who would care for her and teach her truth. 

For three years we have loved, laughed, cried, prayed, experienced joy and pain, been stretched and tested and been amazed.  Seeds, lots more seeds.

Six months ago, Katelyn professed faith in Christ at GLCC’s vacation Bible school.  Tammy Wood had the privilege of leading her to Jesus.  A harvest is coming!

On Sunday, February 17 Katelyn followed Jesus in believer’s baptism.  It was her idea. She wanted to tell the world she’s a follower of Jesus Christ.  The harvest is here.

Thanks for supporting our dream. Thanks for sowing good seed with us.  Thanks for praying for a harvest.  Thanks for overflowing. This is what the church is about.  This is Grace Life Community Church.