September 28 - Bringing in the Sheaves

 

“Those who sow in tears

will reap with songs of joy.”

(Psalm 126:5 NIV)

 

Even when sowing is accompanied by trouble or sorrow, harvest brings joy.

“He who goes out weeping,

carrying seed (God’s Word) to sow,

will return with songs of joy,

carrying sheaves with him.”

(Psalm 126:6 NIV)

I remember the gospel song, “Bringing in the Sheaves,” composed by Knowles Shaw in 1874. The refrain is, “Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves, we will come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.” I will rejoice in the works of the kingdom. I hope you will, too!