A sower went out to sow.
Matthew 13:3
It felt so heavy at first--that apron filled with seeds. The sower caught up both ends of the fabric into his work-worn hands. He stood, arm muscles hunched with determination. Purposeful steps led the sower-gardener to his feild, grab seeds, scatter. Reach, grab seeds, scatter.
The repetitive motion took on a rhythm and became almost a song. The sun shone hot, but the sower smiled. Reach, grab seed, scatter. Reach, grab seed, scatter.
Today's garderners and farmers use far more sophisticated methods of planting grain. But in Jesus' time, planting or sowing was a hands-on experience. Read Matthew 13: 1-23, and you'll discover the eternal significance of the seeds planted in Jesus' parable. Now particularly verse 23, where Jesus explains how good ground receives the seed that is God's Word: "He who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it."
Did you catch it? Jesus is talking about much more than our simply hearing or even knowing God's Word. Basic memorization has merit, but your heavenly Father wants so much more for you! He wants a relationship. Your loving Lord wants you to know Him--not just know about Him.
There's a difference. A big difference. Just look at the results in the parable!
Ask yourself: I know about God, but how well do I know Him? How can I get to know my Savior better? What tools can I use to dig deeper into God's Word? How can the soil of my heart be better prepared to receive God's Word so that I really understand His love for me in a fuller way?
prayer suggestion: Ask the Holy Spirit to become your personal tutor as you read God's word and grow in your relationship with Him.
Then thank him for His love.
Matthew 13:3
It felt so heavy at first--that apron filled with seeds. The sower caught up both ends of the fabric into his work-worn hands. He stood, arm muscles hunched with determination. Purposeful steps led the sower-gardener to his feild, grab seeds, scatter. Reach, grab seeds, scatter.
The repetitive motion took on a rhythm and became almost a song. The sun shone hot, but the sower smiled. Reach, grab seed, scatter. Reach, grab seed, scatter.
Today's garderners and farmers use far more sophisticated methods of planting grain. But in Jesus' time, planting or sowing was a hands-on experience. Read Matthew 13: 1-23, and you'll discover the eternal significance of the seeds planted in Jesus' parable. Now particularly verse 23, where Jesus explains how good ground receives the seed that is God's Word: "He who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it."
Did you catch it? Jesus is talking about much more than our simply hearing or even knowing God's Word. Basic memorization has merit, but your heavenly Father wants so much more for you! He wants a relationship. Your loving Lord wants you to know Him--not just know about Him.
There's a difference. A big difference. Just look at the results in the parable!
Ask yourself: I know about God, but how well do I know Him? How can I get to know my Savior better? What tools can I use to dig deeper into God's Word? How can the soil of my heart be better prepared to receive God's Word so that I really understand His love for me in a fuller way?
prayer suggestion: Ask the Holy Spirit to become your personal tutor as you read God's word and grow in your relationship with Him.
Then thank him for His love.
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