Heaven's Harvest Scripture Reading – James 3:17 - 18  (NLT)

"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness." 

Concerning the things that are considered to be smart or the right things to do - James reminds us that the wisdom from above is not at all like the wisdom of this world. God has told us that His ways are higher than our ways as the heavens are higher than the earth. His thoughts are not like our thoughts, and we don't need to look too far at all in this world to understand that.

Godly wisdom sets itself apart from this world in that first of all it shows itself as pure in an impure world. It does not tolerate, or just even like or be in favor of, but it rather is full in an abundance and overflowing with mercy and good deeds. Not good deeds to those who can do us a favor later, but not considering those kinds of human angles or kickbacks. Good deeds done to one and all in Jesus name, with as best as we can no interior motivations.

This kind of living and loving represents, 'Heaven's Harvest'. When we plant these kinds of seeds in the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord, we will indeed reap a harvest. What will that be? One that endeavors to be a bridge builder a peace speaker and a peace maker to see people come into a place of right standing with God. 

Prayer Father in heaven I pray today that You will remind me that I am always sowing seeds. Each action, word, even thought and deed are planting seeds. Holy Spirit purify my heart, fill me with the capacity not only to live in peace, but to be a peace speaker, a peace builder a peace maker. I ask these mercies through the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ my Savior and Lord. 

Memory Verse:  Philippians 4:5 NLT "Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.”