The law of the farm is an old adage, and it does not defy the laws of nature. No one sows maize and reaps tomatoes.
Many years ago, a passenger left his jewels in a taxi. Another passenger who later joined, picked it up without the knowledge of the driver. The former, on realizing his folly traced the driver, who reported having no idea of the loss. Together, they went to the house where the “thief” alighted. On being questioned, he vehemently denied seeing any jewel. He was the only passenger who joined after the other passenger had alighted. The man looked up and sighed, laughed and said, “God knows our hearts, and sees everything under the sun”.
He later sold the jewels, built a house, bought a car and other goodies. Several years on as he sat in his porch something entered his eye as a slight wing blew. Tried as he did, he was not able to see. He ended up at the hospital, but was not able to gain his sight. The family had to empty his bank accounts but to no avail. The cars were sold, houses followed, and other possessions too. He was flown abroad for surgery but there was no success. He never regained his sight even after losing all his possessions.
He recollected the man’s words that fateful day, and said, “I have reaped what I sowed several years ago”. His family deserted him, and had to fend for himself by begging on the streets of Accra.
The law of the farm is a true statement, we really sow what we reap. You sow an action, you reap a habit. You sow a habit, you reap a character, you sow a character, and you reap a destiny.