I know we are all weary of those who promise, sometimes falsely, an abundance of supply.
Yet, the principles of supply and even abundance are an integral part of God’s Word. We have noted that the word seed is prominent in all forms of biblical literature, in both the Old and New Testaments. And that the physical principles of sowing and reaping, are living pictures of how God is at work in the spiritual, oven invisible, matters to reveal His truth, His goodness and even His beauty. This morning, I am struck by the fact that God not only supplies an abundant harvest BUT He actually increases our store or supply of seed:
“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. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
2 Corinthians 9:10-11
The principles of sowing and reaping in our gardens, are living pictures of what God will do when we trust and obey His Word. The following story depicts how Women in the Window is sowing the seeds of God’s Word and reaping an abundant harvest …
“This is my wife… now we can work together!”
The day was long, and hot with temperatures spiking 120 degrees Fahrenheit and higher. Yet the women gathered around eager to grow, eager to learn! We were enthralled by their attentive minds and fervent hearts as we taught the Bible story by story with order, accuracy and in a context that seemed strikingly similar to the African village where we found ourselves.
The women were divided into small groups, and each was assigned a story to memorize, word for word. At the end of the time, they came and told their story to the entire group. We were told stories about women from both the Old and New Testaments, in English, Arabic, and local dialects from Sudan, South Sudan, Congo, and Uganda. They were then shown how they could use these stories to minister to women in their villages as we practiced the 5 steps of the WiW narrative inductive Bible study method = Essentials.
At the conclusion of the teaching, various ladies shared testimonies of what they had learned throughout the day. One lady, with a glowing face, jumped up to share her story.
“For many years I have wanted to know how I could learn the Bible to share it with women in our church and village who are hurting. Now I know that I can learn the Bible, too, and share it with others.” It was at this point that the pastor came to one of our team members and began to shake her hand and thank her profusely for the day’s teaching. “This is my wife!” he told her, “And now we can work together.”
You see, one of the challenges of the church in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa has been that, while pastors are well-educated, many of the pastors’ wives lack a similar educational background. They are put in positions of leadership among the women in their church, but do not know where to begin or how to help in meeting their needs. They now have a tool whereby they can minister the Word of God.
As their husbands or literate women tell them the Bible stories, they can learn, understand, and share these life principles with others.
It is an incredible joy to see their excitement as they move forward to share the Good News. As you pray for Women in the Window and give to supply the “seeds” of God’s Word with women like Joyce, we believe that God will in fact, increase and multiply your seed supply!
Thank you, <>, for your loving prayers, faithful service, and generous support!
Yours Because I’m His,
