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Reaping What You Sow – The Priceless Value of God’s Presence

Scripture Focus: Galatians 6:7-9
"Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will, of the flesh, reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will, of the Spirit, reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good: for in due season, we shall reap if we do not lose heart."

  1. The Difference Between Cost and Value
  1. Worldly Perspective:
    • We count the cost of things—money, time, effort—without understanding the true value.
    • Illustration: National advertising campaigns (ballgame example). Some experiences are priceless.
  2. Heavenly Perspective:
    • God saw your value and paid the ultimate price to redeem you.
    • Scripture:
      • Romans 5:8 – "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
      • Mark 8:36 – "What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?"

Key Point: Jesus paid the ultimate cost because He saw the eternal value in your soul.

  1. The Invitation to Worship Is Priceless
  1. Worship Begins with God’s Invitation:
    • God has invited you into His presence—an opportunity that cost Him everything.
    • Scripture: Exodus 24:1 – “Come up to the Lord, you and Aaron, and worship me.”
    • Jesus opened the door through His sacrifice:
      • John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man comes to the Father except through Me.”
  2. What Does It Cost You?
    • Your time, effort, and focus.
    • “Is it worth your time? Your attention? Yes—it’s priceless!”

Key Point: When you gather to worship, you accept God’s priceless invitation into His presence.

  1. The Role of the Word in Worship
  1. Worship Requires Revelation:
    • Worship is grounded in God’s Word. Without the Word, it’s just performance.
    • Scripture:
      • Exodus 24:3 – Moses spoke God’s Word to the people, and they responded, “We will do it.”
      • John 1:14 – “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
  2. The Word Brings Transformation:
    • The Word reveals God’s will, convicts hearts, and calls for a response.
    • Without the Word, worship lacks power and presence.

Key Point: True worship involves hearing and responding to the Word of God.

  1. Worship Includes a Presentation
  1. The Offering of Our Best:
    • Worship involves giving God our best—our time, talents, and treasures.
    • Scripture: Exodus 24:5 – “They offered sacrifices to the Lord.”
    • Paul’s warning: Galatians 6:7 – “God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”
  2. Sowing and Reaping:
    • If you sow to the flesh (self-centeredness, complacency), you reap corruption.
    • If you sow to the Spirit (worship, service, sacrifice), you reap everlasting life.
  3. The Cheerful Giver:
    • 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “God loves a cheerful giver.”
    • Like a honeycomb filled with honey, we give because God has poured so much into us.

Key Point: Worship involves a personal presentation of our best—our gifts, our praise, and our lives.

  1. The Power and Presence of God Is Priceless
  1. The Privileges We Have in Worship:
    • Access to the throne room of grace:
      • Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us boldly approach the throne of grace…”
    • Seated with Christ in heavenly places:
      • Ephesians 2:6 – “He raised us up and seated us together in heavenly places.”
  2. The Benefits of God’s Presence:
    • Healing for the sick – James 5:14-15.
    • Forgiveness for the sinner – 1 John 1:9.
    • Strength for the weary – Isaiah 40:31.
    • Peace that surpasses understanding – Philippians 4:7.
    • Power for victory – Matthew 18:18-19.
  3. David’s Perspective:
    • Psalm 122:1 – “I was glad when they said unto me, ‘Let us go into the house of the Lord.’”
    • Psalm 84:10 – “Better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere.”

Key Point: God’s presence in worship is priceless—it provides everything we need.

Conclusion: Sowing and Reaping in Worship

  1. God Knows Why You Came:
    • Did you come to check off a box or truly enter His gates with thanksgiving?
    • The way you sow (your effort, faith, and focus) determines what you will reap.
  2. Accept the Invitation:
    • God has invited you to experience His priceless presence. Will you respond?
  3. Give Your Best in Worship:
    • Worship is not just about receiving—it’s about offering your whole self to God.

Final Scripture:
Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season, we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

Closing Thought:
God has paid the ultimate price so that you could experience the priceless joy of His presence. Today, accept His invitation, respond to His Word, and give Him the worship He deserves!

Call to Action:
Come boldly before the throne and worship God with everything you have—because the cost was great, but the value is priceless.