Today we are reading Matthew 13. In this chapter we read about the Parable of the Sower. ”“Hear then the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”“ Matthew 13:18-23 ESV Based on this parable, what kind of soil are you? What has the word produced in your life? The “fruit” that comes from your faithful service equates to people believing in Jesus and going to Heaven. When is the last time you told someone about Jesus? May God bless you to produce much fruit! Pastor Tim
