12/18/2023
Hey everyone, thought I would share a quick something that God laid on my heart to share. In Matthew 13:18-23 Jesus talks about different places where seeds can land paths, rocks, thorns or fresh soil and the different ways each landing place can affect the seeds. As we go on mission, whether it be across the street or across the world pray that God would prepare the ground and soften the hearts and minds of people as we sow the seed of the Gospel to people in need of saving grace.
18 “Hear then the parable of the sower: 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. 20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away.[b] 22 As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. 23 As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
