In the parable of the sower, Jesus speaks of the seed and the fruit. In
Numbers, we read of Moses and Joshua. The seed had been sown by Moses.
The fruit would be given to Joshua. The important thing is this: It is
not the sower or the reaper who gives the increase. It is God who gives
the increase. As we look to God to give the increase, we say to Him, āI
wait for You, O Lord; you will answer, O Lord my Godā (Psalm 38:15).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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