November 9, 2024
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In a powerful and insightful class led by Bishop Benjamin, the focus was on the biblical principle of seed time and harvest, emphasizing its relevance to our lives today. Drawing from Exodus 23 and other scriptures, Bishop Benjamin encouraged the GoCare community to embrace a mindset of sowing, reaping, and celebrating God’s provision. The session was filled with spiritual wisdom, practical applications, and a call to remain committed to God’s plan for increase.
Bishop Benjamin opened the class with a heartfelt prayer, asking for God’s peace and comfort for families still suffering and for unity in the nation. He then delved into the principle of seed time and harvest, rooted in Exodus 23, which outlines the festivals and feasts God established for Israel. These festivals, such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Pentecost, were not just celebrations but reminders of God’s provision and the importance of sowing and reaping.
“These festivals are about more than just a day,” Bishop Benjamin explained. “They are about what the day brings—increase, provision, and celebration. God wanted Israel to understand that something is always coming, and they needed to keep sowing and giving.”
Bishop Benjamin highlighted the Feast of Harvest, also known as the Feast of Firstfruits, as a time to celebrate the first fruits of their labor. This feast was a reminder that their hard work in the fields would yield a harvest, and they were to give the first fruits back to God as an offering.
“The Feast of Harvest is about celebrating increase, not lack,” he said. “It’s about recognizing that God provides and that our labor is not in vain. When we sow in faith, we will reap a harvest.”
He encouraged the GoCare community to adopt this mindset, reminding them that their work in health care is not just about business but about bringing a harvest of healing and hope to people. “We are sowing seeds of health, wellness, and faith, and we will reap a harvest that glorifies God,” he declared.
Bishop Benjamin emphasized that seed time and harvest require commitment and dedication. He referenced Exodus 23:25, where God promises to bless His people with food, water, and strength if they worship Him alone. “God wants our full commitment,” he said. “When we worship Him alone, He provides for us and keeps us strong.”
He warned against the dangers of turning to other gods or systems for provision, noting that Israel often fell into idolatry when they stopped trusting God. “When we switch partners and start worshiping other gods, it may seem like it’s working for a while, but eventually, it leads to captivity and lack,” he explained. “We must stay committed to the one true God.”
Bishop Benjamin introduced the concept of “spermatic words,” drawing from the Hebrew word zera, which means seed or sperm. He explained that just as a seed must connect with the soil to produce life, our words of faith must connect with God’s Word to bring forth His promises.
“I speak spermatic words into the womb of the morning, and the earth shall yield its increase to me,” he declared. “Our words have the power to create and bring forth increase. We must speak life, hope, and faith into our situations.”
He encouraged the GoCare community to speak words of faith over their health, relationships, and careers, believing that God would bring a harvest of blessings. “When you sow in faith, you will reap a harvest of joy, healing, and provision,” he said.
Bishop Benjamin warned that the enemy often attacks our harvest because he knows its value. “While you’re praying for your harvest, the enemy is praying against it,” he said. “Witches, warlocks, and sorcerers are working to hinder your increase. But we must stand firm in faith, knowing that God has already heard, answered, and delivered.”
He reminded the class that God’s covenant with the earth ensures that it will yield its increase, even in the face of challenges. “The earth is working on your behalf,” he said. “When you do right, the earth yields its increase. When you do wrong, it yields thorns and thistles. But God’s grace helps us separate the wheat from the tares.”
Bishop Benjamin concluded the class with a powerful reminder that the end of the year will be a time of celebration and increase. “What you get at the end of the year will supersede what you got at the beginning,” he declared. “We are about to yield a harvest that will blow our minds. Get ready to celebrate what God has done through our sowing and seed time.”
He encouraged the GoCare community to remain focused and not lose sight of their mission, especially with elections and other challenges on the horizon. “We must stay committed to God’s plan and trust that He will bring forth a harvest of healing, hope, and justice,” he said.
Bishop Benjamin’s class was a powerful reminder of the importance of seed time and harvest in our spiritual journey. Through commitment, faith, and dedication, we can trust that God will bring forth a harvest of blessings in every area of our lives. As we sow in faith, we will reap a harvest of joy, provision, and increase. Let us remain steadfast, trusting in God’s promises and celebrating the harvest He brings.
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