Words Are Seeds
by Mark Wainwright
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
(Galatians 6:9, KJV).
After the hustle and bustle of summer, autumn dazzles and delights. The crisp air prompts a kaleidoscope of color in maples, oaks, and aspens. Leaves transform from dark greens into rich reds, vibrant yellows, and spectacular oranges.
Beneath those leaves is another remarkable miracle. Each fall, oak trees drop their acorns. Not just a few, but hundreds. In fact, an average oak tree will drop over 2,000 acorns a year. Some giant oaks will drop as many as 10,000!
Such abundance of seed is incredible, but words also have the potential to multiply exponentially. They can be used for good or evil. They can build up or tear down. And when published, words can reach hundreds and even thousands of people.
As Christian writers, we have a responsibility to use our words in whatever way the Lord leads. That may be in writing children’s books or contemporary thrillers. It may be in writing devotionals, short stories, or humorous essays. The genre is not so important as the need to faithfully follow the Lord’s call.
Psalm 90:17 provides us an important reminder. In this psalm, Moses asks the Lord to “establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it” (KJV).
Moses recognized the need to commit our activities to the Lord. Life isn’t just about what we want to do. It’s about honoring God through our words, thoughts, and actions.
As I sit down to write, I commit my words to the Lord. I may never know where, when, or how my words will reach people. But those words may be the very thing God uses to encourage believers and bring the lost to him.
So even when the going feels rough and we don’t see immediate results, we can remember that our words are seeds. The words we plant today may yield a rich harvest in the future.
Lord, as I write, guide my heart and mind. Help me to be faithful as I depend on you to give the increase. Amen.
Mark Wainwright loves using words to teach and inspire. For sixteen years, he managed the editorial departments at several Christian book publishers. He now teaches professional writing courses. His middle grade novel Trapped in a Hot Air Balloon explores themes of fear, faith, and forgiveness. Learn more at www.Mark-Wainwright.com.
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Mark, I really appreciate your perspective on how we are planting seeds with our writing. Very encouraging. Thank you!
Becky, I’m delighted this devotional was an encouragement to you. The Lord can certainly multiply our words for His glory and honor.