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LOOK AT THE FARMERS: 7 Crucial Lessons From Them

As knowledge increases by the day, men keep finding ways to neutralize the effect(s) of known natural laws, thus wielding more control over nature. However, there is one law that, in the wisdom of GOD, will never be overridden. That is the Law of the Farm. “While the earth remains, seed-time and harvest… shall not cease.” (Gen. 8:23)
Seeing that there is a law which cannot be overridden by man, James by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, wrote: “…look at the farmers…” (5:7 ERV) In this treatise, we will do just that – we will look at the farmers, what they do, how they do it, and even the whole business of farming. Hopefully, we will draw some timeless lessons from what we will see as the Holy Spirit opens our eyes.

1. Farmers Understand That Life Is A Process Which Cannot Be Cut Short

Farmers are not students. Students can afford to delay studying till a few days to the examinations when they will “cram and pour;” but cramming only works in the school, not in the farm! Tilling of ground, seed-sowing, watering, weeding, thinning, waiting, and reaping; all these are processes none of which must be skipped or deferred if a good harvest is desired.

2. Farmers Do Their Part.

Farmers do not roam about the streets hoping that the farm will take care of itself. They are not gamblers who depend on luck; they work for the result(s) they hope to achieve.

3. Farmers Expect God To Do His Part

Farmers are men of faith! Having worked, they expect GOD to send the right amount of rain and sunshine needed for bountiful yield. Having planed and watered, they expect the LORD to make the plant to grow.

4. Farmers Are Patient

Faith that is firm is also patient (Isa. 28:16 GNB). Patience is perhaps the most-striking quality of farmers. No wonder James tells us to “be patient until the Lord comes again. See how farmers wait for their precious crops to grow. They wait patiently for fall and spring rains. You, too, must be patient. Don't give up hope. The Lord will soon be here.” – James 5:7-8 GW.

5. Farmers Nurture Their Plants

Much is being said on Seed-Sowing in our time. Sadly, nurturing of plants is very little emphasized. Real farmers do not plant seeds and run away; they nurture the seed till it becomes ready for harvest.

6. Farmers Understand Time

There is time for everything. Successful farmers always do things – tilling, planting, weeding, thinning, harvesting – at the right time. They do hurry or delay processes unnecessarily. James wrote, “Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won't need [lack] anything.” – James 1:4 GW.

7. Farmers Celebrate Wisely

Farmers who follow the above rules diligently enjoy a rich harvest, so they rightfully enjoy the fruit of their labor. However, they are careful not to eat their seed. They know that part of the harvest is for cultivation next farming season, so they discipline their appetite. Farmers who eat up their seed will have nothing to plant in the next season.
“Now that you know this truth, how happy [blessed] you will be if you put it into practice!”
– Jesus Christ (John 13:17 GNB).
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