“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a person sows, this he will also reap.” — Galatians 6:7 (NASB 1995)
The Spirit teaches us a hard truth with love: we reap what we sow. If we plant bitterness, we harvest strife. If we sow to please the flesh, the harvest will be hollow.
But when we sow in the Spirit—faith, patience, kindness, humility—we reap life, peace, and spiritual growth.
God will not be mocked by empty religion or fleshly excuses. The harvest will reflect the seed.
Reflection: What seeds am I sowing in my time, words, and thoughts?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, convict me when I sow to the flesh. Lead me to plant in Your truth and reap a life that pleases You. Amen.
“For the one who sows to his own flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” — Galatians 6:8 (NASB 1995)
Our children are watching: what we prioritize, laugh at, get angry over, excuse, or celebrate. It teaches them what to sow.
Sowing to the Spirit doesn’t mean perfection—it means choosing obedience over impulse and pointing our family toward life.
Let’s guard the soil of our home.
Family Talk:
What does it mean to “sow to the flesh”? What does “sow to the Spirit” look like?
How can we help each other make Spirit-filled choices?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, show us what we’re sowing in our home. Help us to live and teach by the Spirit so that our family reaps eternal life. Amen.
“For the one who sows to his own flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” — Galatians 6:8 (NASB 1995)
Whether you realize it or not, you’re planting into your flesh or your spirit.
Scrolling, texting, joking, listening, reacting—it’s all sowing.
The Spirit isn’t asking for perfection. He’s asking for attention. Sow to Him, and you won’t regret the harvest.
Challenge: Identify one daily habit that feeds your flesh, and trade it for something that feeds your spirit.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, I want real life—not destruction. Help me sow to You, not to my desires. Lead me in truth every day. Amen.
“For the one who sows to his own flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” — Galatians 6:8 (NASB 1995)
You can’t grow apples from a candy seed! The Bible says when we do wrong things, it leads to bad stuff—but when we follow the Holy Spirit, it leads to life!
Let’s plant what makes Jesus smile.
Try This: Ask your parent or teacher: “What’s one good thing I can grow today?”
Prayer: Holy Spirit, I want to grow what makes You happy. Help me do what’s right. Amen.
“For the one who sows to his own flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” — Galatians 6:8 (NASB 1995) What we feed grows. If we sow to the flesh—self-indulgence, gossip, bitterness—we reap spiritual ruin. But if we sow to the Spirit—obedience, worship, truth—we reap life.
This is more than moral advice. It’s a spiritual law.
The Holy Spirit empowers us to live sowing to life, not death. It’s not always easy, but it is always fruitful.
Reflection: Am I feeding my spirit or my flesh? What needs to change?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, I choose to sow into what pleases You. Help me turn away from the flesh and pursue the life only You can give. Amen.
From the Series: The Ark of the Covenant as a Prophetic Game Changer
“Do not trust in these lying words, saying, ‘The temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord are these.’” — Jeremiah 7:4 (NKJV)
In Jeremiah’s day, Judah believed they were safe because the Temple of the Lord stood in their midst. As long as the Ark of the Covenant and the sacrifices continued, they assumed God’s protection was guaranteed. But their faith was misplaced. They trusted in symbols while rejecting the God who gave them meaning.
This same danger looms in the last days. If the Ark of the Covenant were rediscovered, many would place their trust in the artifact rather than in the Lord of glory.
The False Security of the Temple
Jeremiah warned Judah that the Temple was not a shield against judgment:
Sin remained unrepented — God called for obedience, not hollow ritual (Jeremiah 7:5–7).
The Ark did not guarantee safety — Shiloh once housed the Ark, but God allowed it to be destroyed because of Israel’s sin (Jeremiah 7:12–14).
God’s presence cannot be contained — His covenant was not a charm, but a call to holiness (Isaiah 66:1–2).
Their misplaced trust led to disaster. In 586 BC, Babylon destroyed the Temple and carried the people into exile.
The Same Deception in the End Times
Scripture warns of a coming day when Antichrist will sit in the temple of God, “showing himself that he is God” (2 Thessalonians 2:4). The danger is clear: people will once again trust in signs and symbols, rather than in the living Christ.
The Ark rediscovered — Many may see it as proof of divine favor, even without true repentance.
Temple worship restored — Sacrifices may resume, but without Christ they cannot save (Hebrews 10:1–4).
Antichrist’s deception — He will exploit misplaced trust to demand worship.
Just as in Jeremiah’s day, trusting in relics or institutions without obedience to God leads to judgment.
Where Our Trust Belongs
The Ark pointed forward to Christ:
The mercy seat foreshadowed His atoning blood (Romans 3:25).
The manna pointed to Him as the Bread of Life (John 6:48–51).
Aaron’s rod that budded pointed to His resurrection power (Hebrews 7:16).
The lesson is clear: trust not in the Ark, but in the God of the Ark.
Reflection Questions
In what ways do people today put their trust in symbols, rituals, or institutions rather than Christ?
How does Jeremiah’s warning about Shiloh (Jeremiah 7:12–14) prepare us for discerning the last days?
How can we keep our eyes fixed on Christ as the fulfillment of all the Ark represented?
Closing Prayer
Lord, protect us from trusting in signs and symbols instead of in You. Give us discernment to see through deception in these last days. May our faith rest in Christ alone, who fulfilled the covenant and reigns as King. Keep us steadfast in obedience, watching for His return. Amen
The Man of Lawlessness (Antichrist) is a prophetic certainty (2 Thessalonians 2:3–4; Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15). The Ark of the Covenant is seen in heaven (Revelation 11:19).
However, the role of the earthly Ark in end-times prophecy is a matter of theory, not doctrine. Its rediscovery could align with prophecy (Temple rebuilding, Antichrist’s deception, global conflict), but Scripture does not require this for God’s plan to unfold.
We handle prophecy with reverence:
Certainties we hold tightly.
Theories we explore carefully.
Speculation we avoid.
Let Scripture remain our anchor as we watch and wait for Christ’s return.
