God Will Restore His People; and Inspiring “Bringing In the Sheaves”
Bringing In the Sheaves is a
metaphorical image of harvesting.
The phrase written by Shaw Knowles
in 1874 as part of the hymn, was
inspired by Psalm 126:5-6 which
can be applied to serving the Lord.
A similar encouragement is given
to us in Galatians: Let us not grow
weary while doing good, for In due
season we will reap if we do not
lose heart (Gal 6:9). These passages
remind us there’s hard work involved
in our service to the Lord, with heavy
burdens and perhaps even tears.
But the end result is worth it for the
Lord rewards & restores His people.
Lord, You’ll Restore Your People:
When the Lord Brought Back
His exiles to Jerusalem,
it was like a dream!
We were filled with laughter,
and we sang for joy. Yes,
the Lord has done amazing things
for us! What joy! (Psalm 126:1-3).
Restore our fortunes, Lord, as
the streams renew the desert (v4).
Those who plant in tears
Will Harvest with shouts of joy.
They weep as they go to plant
their seed, but they sing as
they return with the harvest,
Bringing In the Sheaves (v5-6).
Lord, thank You for not giving up
on Your people and thank You
for doing amazing things for us.
Just like God’s people returning
from exile, we will praise You for
Your grace that Brings Restoration.
My heart is filled with the joy of
knowing that You hold out a loving
hand saying: “Trust me! Try again
and know that I am with you.” Amen.
Lord, when we plant the seed
of God’s Word in the hearts of
those we love; Your promise
is that the harvest is coming.
One day we will see many of
those seeds come to fruition.
Help us not to despair but instead
keep on planting. For God will not
waste the seed we sow obediently.
And one day we’ll see the fruit of
our labour. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, Going forth with weeping,
sowing for You Master,
Though the loss sustained
our spirit often grieves.
Waiting for the harvest,
and the time of reaping,
We shall come rejoicing,
bringing in the sheaves. Amen!!