The parable of the sower (Matthew 13):
A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, the seed fell on different places.
Some seed fell on the path. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. Other seed fell among thorns. Still others fell on good soil.
What do you think happened to each seed??? (Gardeners and farmers should know)
The seed on the path- the birds came and ate it up.
The seed on the rocky places- it sprang up quickly in the shallow soil, but then the sun came up and scorched it because it had no root. It withered.
The seed among thorns- the plant grew up, but was choked out.
The seed on the good soil - it produced a crop many times what was sown.
In our life:
When anyone hears of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches what was sown in their heart. Which seed is this?
Some of us hear the word and at once receives it with joy, but since we have no root, when trouble or persecution come because of the word of God, we quickly fall away. Which seed is this?
Some of us hear the word, but the worries of life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. Which seed is this?
Some of us hear the word and understands it. We produce a crop,yeilding much more than what was sown. Which seed is this?
Where is our seed planted?
Let us pray to communicate with God, let us listen to the word of God, let us produce a crop and spread our faith to others. Let us be the seed sown on good soil.
Father, let us be the seed on the good soil. Through your grace strengthen our faith. Give us our daily spiritual food. Let us be honest with you and repent our faults to you. Grant us salvation and lead to us living faithful lives.
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Being a parent, I can't imagine not giving my child a constantly good environment. I'm sure most parents would want that for their children too. But we know certain circumstances sometimes 'cloud' the way the environment we desire for our children - It even sometimes happen to me because of the many things that are influencing it - other people, tv and its commercials, the wonderful electronics and toys, and books, magazines, news and many other things.
Most have a negative impact and maybe only a few may be positive. I can't name it all but I know one thing is for sure positive and that is Jesus/God.
You know, sometimes I think I am doing my best to create a great environment for my child but I am not right all the time - imperfect because I do make mistakes along the way. Yes, I do talk with people with children too on how to deal with a certain situation, but even so, there are still mistakes.
OK, we are not perfect as you might say and I agree. Oh well, some may say. But is this how we want to answer sometime?
What I do know is the good soil for my child will be from God because He is perfect and he doesn't give junk to you or me. Knowing him is a gift come true and if anyone decides to follow Him, they will see the truth and not become blind or lose out to the awesome things He has and will continue to show us.
I feel giving my child the opportunity to know,accept and learn about Jesus, it would be the greatest gift I can ever give him in this world. After all it is firstly a great gift from God for everyone. So don't only deny your child but don't deny yourself either.
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