Most of us may not be familiar with gardening or farming vocabulary, but we know exactly what it means to scatter or spread something, the way a farmer sows seeds. These days, we scatter information almost constantly. We may broadcast our big news of the day in a status update, or share a brand-new favorite photo, or even — if we’re not careful — spread gossip or rumors.

Even in Old Testament days, people “sowed” negativity. In the same way a gardener would scatter seed on soil, some people scattered injustice, bias, hatred, abuse, sin. In the same way that a gardener would return to gather up the full-grown harvest, those who allowed injustice to grow were promised a harvest of anger and disaster.
But they — and we — have a choice. Instead of pain, we can choose to scatter love. We can be generous, sharing bread with those who are hungry, spreading hope and comfort and good news. Those seeds will take root, and grow, and yield a feast of blessing.

By Nikki Finkelstein-Blair from d365.org