ETERNAL DESTINY....We know there are times when we face severe trials which have nothing to do with our own sowing and reaping.

The message of sowing and reaping has critical application to our eternal
destiny and we must diligently guard against the seeds of false teaching which call us to be tolerant of sin and lead away from repentance and the true eternal forgiveness of Christ. But there's another application to
our daily walk.

We know there are times when we face severe trials which have nothing
to do with our own sowing and reaping. Jesus made this clear when He
said: "In this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33). We live in a
sinful world and often reap what others have sown; and for these
troubles, Jesus wants us to find our comfort in Him: "But take heart! I
have overcome the world" (John 16:33).

But we must also understand that many of our trials, and the trials of
those around us, are often the result of a multitude of small steps
taken outside the will of God.

Galatians 6:7
"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows."

It's foolish to think we can continually walk outside God's will and
not face consequences down the road. God dearly loves us and is
patiently waiting for us to turn our heart to Him...but God cannot be
mocked. Continuous deviation from His path can lead to a long and
painful time of wandering.

We must learn this lesson and clearly teach it to others: Obedience in
the little things is important! There is nothing too small to justify
a lack of obedience. "Whoever is dishonest with very little will also
be dishonest with much" (Luke 16:10). We must learn and teach, very
early in life, the importance of honesty and truth, the value of
submission and respect for authority. The wind of disobedience begins
almost imperceptibly small with "innocent" lies and "harmless" acts of
disrespect, but over time it grows until the whirlwind of consequences
becomes inevitable.

If we are currently reaping a whirlwind which we know has been sown by
our own hands, we must repent and seek His forgiveness, love Him and
obediently trust Him with ALL our heart, and ask for the strength to
endure. The whirlwind will end, but only in God's perfect timing. And
if we know we have been sowing the wind of disobedience and yet see
God's hand restraining the whirlwind, we must repent and seek His
forgiveness, love Him and obediently trust Him with ALL our heart...and
thank Him for His mercy!

Let's honor Him by only sowing that which glorifies His name. Let's
closely examine our life and the lives of those within our care, and be
absolutely determined to stop sowing the wind.