03/09/2024
The Sower
Matthew 13:1-9
The farmer represents God and the seed is the word of God. The seed that fell along the path is a person who hears the message and does not understand it. The evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in their heart. The seed that fell on rocky ground is someone who hears the word and receives it with joy but since they do not have no root they last only for a short time because of persecution/trouble of the word hence they fall away. The seed that fell among thorns refers to someone who hears the word but worries of life and the desires to get rich choke the word, making it unfruitful. The seed that fell on good soil is someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who preaches the gospel to people and is not afraid of the persecution or trouble that might come while preaching the word.
Jesus wants us to live our lives in the power which he supplies. He wants us to learn to trust him, to walk by faith and not by sight