Reaping what you sow: The conclusion

Miracles Follow Movement

Matthew 7:2
“…and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”

In previous posts in this series, I’ve shared about the law of sowing and reaping. I’ve emphasized that God is intentional. He invites us to take deliberate steps toward the life we desire in Him. Yes, He is supernatural, but He is also practical. Unfortunately, many of us tend to view God through a lens of what I call “spooky thinking,” especially when it comes to big life issues like marriage.

By “spooky thinking,” I mean the belief that things will just magically fall into place without our involvement. It is the mindset that says, “If it’s meant to be, it’ll just happen,” rather than understanding that we are called to partner with God. He is not a magician who zaps blessings out of thin air. He is a wise and intentional Father who works through principles, timing, and preparation. Yes, God can do the miraculous; however, He also expects us to move in faith and not wait passively for things to appear.

This is where the principle of sowing and reaping becomes so important. If we want to see movement in a specific area of life, such as marriage, we must sow intentionally in that direction. That means praying, preparing, listening for God’s voice, and letting go of limiting beliefs. Faith is not passive. Faith is a seed. When we sow it through deliberate action, we align ourselves with God’s divine order.

One area where spooky thinking especially shows up is in our ideas about marriage. Since Jesus was raised in a Jewish context, I am turning to Everyman’s Talmud: The Major Teachings of the Rabbinic Sages by Abraham Cohen to help us examine marriage from a Hebrew perspective and clear out some of the fog and mysticism we’ve allowed to build up around it.

Interestingly, I had not even planned to write about marriage or mates today. But as I began typing, this topic poured out. If it seems like I am veering off course, stay with me. I believe the Holy Spirit is leading in this direction because someone needs clarity.

Many people, especially women, find themselves asking: When will I marry? Will I ever marry? Is this my season for marriage? While God does operate in times and seasons, it is not as mysterious as we sometimes make it out to be. The Bible uses phrases like “the wife of your youth” and “the husband of your youth” (see Proverbs 5:18, Joel 1:8), which suggest that there is often a natural season for marriage.

On page 162 of Everyman’s Talmud, Cohen writes, “To marry and rear a family was a religious command; indeed, the first of all the commands addressed by God to man (Genesis 1:28).” In other words, marriage and family are not just personal desires; they are divine directives. According to rabbinic tradition, the ideal age for marriage was between 18 and 24.

Of course, in modern times, many people marry later due to career, education, healing, or simply waiting on God’s timing, and that is okay. But just as we expect children to grow, speak, and mature at certain stages, there are often windows when marriage fits naturally into a person’s life path. Biologically, a woman’s fertility tends to decline after 40, so it can be wise to prayerfully seek God about marriage during one’s most fertile years, generally between ages 18 and 35.

That said, God is not bound by human timelines or medical statistics. He is the Author of miracles and writes unique, individualized stories. What matters most is staying aligned with His voice, His timing, and His purpose for your life.

In biblical times, a woman’s father played a role in ensuring she married at the appropriate time. Today, many of us come from broken homes, and society is less marriage-minded than it once was. As a result, many men have not been taught how to be men, and many women have never been taught how to fully walk in their womanhood. That is why, now more than ever, we must look to our Heavenly Father to guide us into godly unions.

And He will speak. If you have a close relationship with God, He can and will give you wisdom about your future spouse. God is not playing games with your heart or leaving you in confusion. While He may be silent in some areas of life, I do not believe your future mate is one of them.

As a single woman, I have experienced God warning me about certain men before they ever approached me. I know believers who were led by God to their spouses long before any romantic connection began. That does not mean God will audibly announce your spouse’s name. But He may give you an undeniable peace, a prompting, or a spiritual “yes” when the right person enters your life.

This all brings us back to Matthew 7:2: “With what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again.” If you believe that God will lead you clearly and personally, He will. But if you only half-believe, thinking, “Maybe someday God will bless me with someone,” then you may find yourself surrounded by “maybe” energy—uncertainty, confusion, and delays.

God honors bold faith. So, sow with intention. Trust His timing. Move in expectation. As you do, you position yourself for what He has already prepared.

TAKEAWAY
God is not spooky. He is strategic. Miracles often follow movement. When you sow intentional faith, God meets you with intentional guidance. Let go of passive “maybe” thinking and boldly expect the clarity and fulfillment He has promised.

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