In Matthew 13 our Saviour told a parable about a farmer sowing seed,in those days they did it by hand, being an agricultural country most people would be acquainted with what Jesus was saying. What was He saying?the answer was very simple . It relates to those who hear the word of God,and how they react to it,the seed sown falls on 4 different types of ground , only one of the four mentioned respond in a positive way. The parable has much to teach all those who proclaim the word of God,especially in proclaiming the gospel.Take the seed that fell on the pathway, Barnes says ,'The gospel is preached to men hardened in sin,it makes no impression,it is easy taken away ,and it never takes root. Then you have the seed fallen on stony ground,this is people who show a degree of enthusiasm ,but its not lasting,for when trouble comes or persecution they fall away,they were not in it for the long haul,they were only rice Christians,they didn't sign up for the hard and difficult times. Next we have the seed that that falls among the thorns.They represent those who give up ,there is always reasons to give up, in their case the cares of life,and the lure of riches.Last but not least the seed that fell on good ground,they are those who are the true followers of Christ. I hope you will be numbered with them,and as we witness let us remember,as one writer puts it,'It is our task to sow the seed,and, without discouragement ,to leave the rest with God'.
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