What kind of soil are you? As we read the parable of the farmer scattering seed in Matthew chapter 13 we can see what the different soils represent because Jesus shares it with us. Whatever soil we are at the most important thing is that we are seeking to move to the fertile soil and make a difference.
In Matthew chapter 13 verse 4 it says, “As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them.” Verse 19 explains what Jesus meant and tells us, “The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.” Even at that point our hearts should be wrestling with the truth and at that point we need to seek that relationship and wisdom. When hearing is all we do the devil keeps our hearts from learning.
In verses 5-6 we see, “Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plants soon wilted under the hot sun, and since they didn’t have deep roots, they died.” Jesus tells us in verses 20-21 that, “The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing in God’s word.” Again we see a trend with our constant seeking and asking. What moves us to the fertile soil is our relationship with God. As we grow and ask for understanding we receive godly wisdom that helps us be ready for what the devil is trying to do.
Verse 7 says, “Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants.” We see how Jesus explains this in verse 22 by saying, “The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.” We must remember God is perfect and so is His will, when we accept Jesus as our Lord we have a perfect example to guide us so our worries can be given to Him. As you see the devil will try every trick to keep us from fertile soil and he will use different people and things in our lives to stop us from moving to be fully devoted to Jesus for everything.
Finally we see in verses 8-9 that, “Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted! Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” Fertile soil takes our choosing to die to self and work on His will which we see in His word is perfect. Romans chapter 12 verse 2 says, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” We see how this looks in Matthew chapter 13 verse 23 when Jesus says, “The seed that fell on the good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”
Let’s make a difference and cultivate our soil so we can through Christ produce a harvest for the Lord. Amen
In Matthew chapter 13 verse 4 it says, “As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them.” Verse 19 explains what Jesus meant and tells us, “The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.” Even at that point our hearts should be wrestling with the truth and at that point we need to seek that relationship and wisdom. When hearing is all we do the devil keeps our hearts from learning.
In verses 5-6 we see, “Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plants soon wilted under the hot sun, and since they didn’t have deep roots, they died.” Jesus tells us in verses 20-21 that, “The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing in God’s word.” Again we see a trend with our constant seeking and asking. What moves us to the fertile soil is our relationship with God. As we grow and ask for understanding we receive godly wisdom that helps us be ready for what the devil is trying to do.
Verse 7 says, “Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants.” We see how Jesus explains this in verse 22 by saying, “The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.” We must remember God is perfect and so is His will, when we accept Jesus as our Lord we have a perfect example to guide us so our worries can be given to Him. As you see the devil will try every trick to keep us from fertile soil and he will use different people and things in our lives to stop us from moving to be fully devoted to Jesus for everything.
Finally we see in verses 8-9 that, “Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted! Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” Fertile soil takes our choosing to die to self and work on His will which we see in His word is perfect. Romans chapter 12 verse 2 says, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” We see how this looks in Matthew chapter 13 verse 23 when Jesus says, “The seed that fell on the good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”
Let’s make a difference and cultivate our soil so we can through Christ produce a harvest for the Lord. Amen
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