11/27/2015
GOOD SOILRead: Luke 8:4-15![]() Luke chapter 4 opens with Jesus teaching. I {Mandy} am beyond grateful for God's Word and the glimpse into the Savior's teachings. So much Truth is packed into the words recorded in scripture. In this section, Jesus tells a parable that confuses His disciples. When they question Him, He explains that He teaches in this way so that those who are meant to HEAR and understand will, and those who are not won't. Luke 8, verses 9-15 drives it home: 'though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.' (Originally from Isaiah 6:9) Jesus goes on to explain that His parable (as found in verses 5-8) illustrated that the "seed" was God's Word and the different types of "soil" represented the people that the seed falls on.
Those along the path are the ones who HEAR the Word, but the devil takes it away from their hearts, so they aren't saved because they don't believe. Those on the rock are the ones who receive the Word with joy, but they aren't rooted in it. They believe for a while, but they fall away when they are tested. The seed among the thorns are those who HEAR, but life's worries and "riches and pleasures" keep them from maturing in the faith. The seed on good soil stands for those with "a noble and good heart, who HEAR the Word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop." (v. 15, emphasis mine). Ladies, I pray for you that you will receive the seed on GOOD SOIL. I pray that you will HEAR the Word, receive it, and be rooted in faith so that you will produce a good crop and be saved. How can we be rooted? Read this post to determine how committed you truly are. |
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