Good morning all. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.
May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are, and, the difference you make!!!!!
I know you have read and heard the parable of the sower, but I do hope this comes from another perspective to stimulate thought from you.
Let's look at each of these from a worldly perspective.
Jesus speaks of the seeds sown on this earth. Look at Matthew 13:18-19,
18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
Okay, when a predator is attacking to kill and eat, does the predator attack the strong leader of the herd or pack? No, the predator looks for the weaker or sickly one of the herd. Why? Because that one is easier to subdue. Ask yourself where am I in this herd or pack. Weak in God's word? If so, the evil one, aka satan, comes to turn you away from God. This one is a READ ONLY Christian. Don't be the seed sown along the path. Get into the word of God.
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.
Next we come to the seed on rocky ground, or the one in the herd who is stronger, not the weakest, but gets separated from the herd. Happy to be part of the herd, but fails to follow close enough to be protected. This one starts out well, but then all the excitement or joy fades and doing its own thing becomes the main focus. Do not be another READ ONLY Christian. Where is your focus? On God, or on YOU???
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 choke the word, making it unfruitful.
Now we have the one who hears the word, is excited about the word, but the focus is not on Jesus Christ, but on the things happening in their life. Thinking if I work a little longer, make more money, get the promotion, then all will be well.
You may have more wealth in the world, but the true wealth in Jesus Christ, God, and the Holy Spirit is lacking. Nearly bankrupt spiritually!! So where are you? A read and study when it is convenient Christian? Looking for the wealth of the world, OR, the wealth in Christ?
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.”
Now this seed in the one who may not be the leader of the herd or pack, but is in the thick of the herd, helping others, sharing and helping to develop the ones around him/her.
This one is not a read only person. This person is a READ, STUDY, and FOLLOW THE WORD Christian. Sharing with others, growing in Christ. This is where we all need to be. In the herd or pack, leading a small group, talking to others, helping and thriving.
So, where are you today. Four groups you can belong to and the Choice is yours. Be the weak and fall, the worldly one who falls to the temptation of the world, or the One who goes forth as Jesus did, sharing, helping; and by doing so, grows in the word.
Thank you for tolerating me and reading this morning.
Love y'all. May your day be safe, enjoyable, and center around Jesus.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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