The Parable of the Seed Explained

 

Matthew 13:18-23

 What Kind of Seed Am I?

 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. 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. 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. 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.”

We continue the Parable of the Good and Bad Seed with an explanation from Jesus himself. My question is "Where am I in this picture?" I'd like to say verse 23, the seed falling on good soil and yielding a bumper crop, or even just thirty fold. Where would Jesus see me? May I not grow complacent, but continue to reflect on how my life matches the challenges Jesus offers, and make needed adjustments. 

Bro. Rene

Dear God, help me to be good soil and use the gifts you have sown in me to yield a bumper crop today and in the days ahead. Amen.   .