Reap
Reap.
Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.
Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
There is nothing to indicate here that harvest is a metaphor for missionary work alone.
The world’s field is overflowing with ripe excellences. You only need to claim them as yours for God to claim you as His. Ask, and He will give to you. But you must ask with your whole soul. You must ask with your time and with your deeds.
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Bookslinger
February 22, 2021
“The world’s field is overflowing with ripe excellences. You only need to claim them as yours for God to claim you as His. Ask, and He will give to you. But you must ask with your whole soul. You must ask with your time and with your deeds.”
I think that applies to the gospel banquet as well — along the lines of Elder Uchtdorf’s story of the cruise passenger not knowing that sumptuous meals were inclided.
“But you must ask with your whole soul.”
Sincere heart, real intent — Moroni 10:4.
“You must ask with your time and with your deeds.”
Faith — taking a step into darkness before the light catches up.
“… deeds.”
Watcha gonna do with the thing thing you ask for?
E.C.
February 22, 2021
@ Books,
In my experience, God gives me what I ask for when my reply to that question is:
1) Share it with others
2) Use it to make something better
3) Learn something from it.
Marilyn
March 2, 2021
I have literally never considered any other meaning for “reap” besides gathering souls to Christ. Thanks for the new thought!