Verses: Luke 8 : 1 - 15
My thoughts about the verses:
This happens to be one of my favorite parables. I believe it truly explains where people are in their life. It challenges us to evaluate our self and determine if we need to change. It encourages us to grow. We are inspired to examine our walk of faith.
The first thing to realize is that the seed is the Good News of the Messiah. The story is broken down according to the response of where the four groups of seeds land. The group of seeds symbolizes people and their reaction to the good news. They were all capable of producing fruit. Yet, because of where they fell determined what they would end up doing. The seeds cannot choose where they fall. Yet, we are able to choose where we are and to change to produce life.
The first seeds fell on the path and were trampled to the ground and eaten by the birds. This first group symbolizes those that hear the word yet do not hold it in their heart. Soon after they are given the good news they turn away. They never serve God and they do not accept the free gift of eternal life.
The second seeds fall on the stone path and start to grow yet wither because they do not receive moisture. These are the individuals that hear the good news with great faith. They are excited and want to share with others that start to grow. Yet, because they do not have a way to grow strong roots fall away at the very first trial that comes in their way. Their belief is shattered because they have no one to learn from.
The third seeds fall amongst the weeds. They land in enriched soul and start to grow. Right at the moment that they are about to start producing fruit they are choked out. This happens because they forget to stay focused on their goal of serving God. They start taking care of their own needs. The things that they find pleasure in. The fact is these people were around those that they could have learned from. Yet, the desires of the world overcome them and they move away from the life that they should be living.
The fourth seeds fall on rich fertile soil. They are able to grow and produce fruit. They have the right amount of teaching and grow spiritually. They are able to produce more fruit because of the fact they do no turn away from God.
Now that we have talked about the seed and the soil they landed in there is a big piece that we haven't talked about. Who is the sower? The sower is Jesus. Jesus as he walked on this Earth in physical form was spreading the seeds that would grow and produce a wonderful harvest. Now those that are Christians and have Jesus in our soul are called to be the sower. We are called to spread the good news and to be Jesus for someone today.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for giving us new life. Thank you for loving us so much that you sent Jesus to spread the Good News. Help us accept the good news. Help us spread the good news to those that need to hear it. Help us grow and become the fertile plant that produces hundred fold of fruit. In the name of the Messiah we pray. Amen
Questions:
What kind of seed are you? Have you landed in healthy fertile soil or are you in a different place in your walk? Are you happy with where you are at? Are you willing to be the sower of seeds?
My thoughts about the verses:
This happens to be one of my favorite parables. I believe it truly explains where people are in their life. It challenges us to evaluate our self and determine if we need to change. It encourages us to grow. We are inspired to examine our walk of faith.
The first thing to realize is that the seed is the Good News of the Messiah. The story is broken down according to the response of where the four groups of seeds land. The group of seeds symbolizes people and their reaction to the good news. They were all capable of producing fruit. Yet, because of where they fell determined what they would end up doing. The seeds cannot choose where they fall. Yet, we are able to choose where we are and to change to produce life.
The first seeds fell on the path and were trampled to the ground and eaten by the birds. This first group symbolizes those that hear the word yet do not hold it in their heart. Soon after they are given the good news they turn away. They never serve God and they do not accept the free gift of eternal life.
The second seeds fall on the stone path and start to grow yet wither because they do not receive moisture. These are the individuals that hear the good news with great faith. They are excited and want to share with others that start to grow. Yet, because they do not have a way to grow strong roots fall away at the very first trial that comes in their way. Their belief is shattered because they have no one to learn from.
The third seeds fall amongst the weeds. They land in enriched soul and start to grow. Right at the moment that they are about to start producing fruit they are choked out. This happens because they forget to stay focused on their goal of serving God. They start taking care of their own needs. The things that they find pleasure in. The fact is these people were around those that they could have learned from. Yet, the desires of the world overcome them and they move away from the life that they should be living.
The fourth seeds fall on rich fertile soil. They are able to grow and produce fruit. They have the right amount of teaching and grow spiritually. They are able to produce more fruit because of the fact they do no turn away from God.
Now that we have talked about the seed and the soil they landed in there is a big piece that we haven't talked about. Who is the sower? The sower is Jesus. Jesus as he walked on this Earth in physical form was spreading the seeds that would grow and produce a wonderful harvest. Now those that are Christians and have Jesus in our soul are called to be the sower. We are called to spread the good news and to be Jesus for someone today.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for giving us new life. Thank you for loving us so much that you sent Jesus to spread the Good News. Help us accept the good news. Help us spread the good news to those that need to hear it. Help us grow and become the fertile plant that produces hundred fold of fruit. In the name of the Messiah we pray. Amen
Questions:
What kind of seed are you? Have you landed in healthy fertile soil or are you in a different place in your walk? Are you happy with where you are at? Are you willing to be the sower of seeds?
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