Matt 13:3-9 He told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. & as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, & the birds came & devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, & immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched. & since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, & the thorns grew up & choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil & produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears, let him hear. — Spring is here & it is planting season! This parable can be used to examine what we are doing with His words! Are they becoming bird food? How about that hardened heart! What about all the thorns (idols) in life? His words need good ground, adequately cultivated, fertilized, & watered. To produce a vital harvest, we need to focus on what is taking root in our lives! The more we are yielding to Him, the greater the fruits of our labor! He even tells us the laborers are few! Let’s choose to be part of the few! Willing to yield to His plow! If we have ears, then open up to hearing so that we will produce a great harvest! Love Mel
