"When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside."
--Matthew 13:19 (NKJV)
From the daily Bible reading on January 18, 2013 of Psalm 17; Matthew 13:1-23; Genesis 32:22-34.
In Jesus' parable of the sower, He describes how different people may react to the word of God. It follows Isaiah's prophesy that some will hear but will not understand, some will see but will not perceive (please reference Isaiah 6:9-10). In this case, if someone hears the word but does not understand what they heard, does not "get it", then the seed of God and the Holy Spirit is not planted in their heart and the devil will come along and make them forget what they heard. The wickedness of the world and all its temptations easily draw them away. We can counter this by witnessing to them our personal experiences with God, explaining His word and how it impacts us. Help their ground become fertile, their hearts and minds, and the seed can take root and flourish. Amen.
Merciful Lord, Please allow our ground to stay fertile that Your word may continue to grow within us. Please help us till the soil of others, enriching it to receive Your word and Your glory, so that all of us may benefit from Your great grace. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Merciful Lord, Please allow our ground to stay fertile that Your word may continue to grow within us. Please help us till the soil of others, enriching it to receive Your word and Your glory, so that all of us may benefit from Your great grace. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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