03/14/2022
Parable of the sower:
18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom(A) and does not understand it, the evil one(B) comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.(C) 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth(D) choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”(E)
This has always been one of my favorite parables maybe because it just makes sense especially if you have ever grown anything from a seed! 🌱
The Word is the seed, and when we read His Word, listen to His voice, and obey His commands, our roots get stronger! That way, when the storms of life come, we are able to withstand the winds because we have deep roots! We have grounded ourselves in God's everlasting peace and sustaining hope! 🙌🏻
When we understand and strengthen our faith, it is then that we can truly help friends, family members, passerbys, and all who happen to cross our path! ❤️
Have an amazing Monday! 😘
