Good Soil

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/29/seeds-of-time

The Parable of the Good Soil is easy to understand because Jesus explained it clearly, spelling it out blow by blow, somewhat like parentheses by parentheses. The point made is we must be good soil in our hearts in order that the Word that is spoken will take root and grow in our lives, that we will grow in maturity and in the grace and countenance of the Lord. The point applied however is that it is for us to sow the seed and let the Holy Spirit do the rest. Just share and preach the Gospel in whatever way or form we can, one day the seed will germinate like the seeds buried in a bottle for 142 years as was done by William Beal in 1879. Some of those seeds still bloomed after so many years buried. Likewise the seeds of faith that we plant may bloom many years from now in someone’s heart.

But I like to just say a bit more about the good soil that we should be, not just for salvation but for our own spiritual growth over the years in the faith. There are two aspects to a Word as spoken or preached. The logos as it was written and serves as knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom as it is revealed to us. The other is the rhema which is the living Word spoken to us directly for us to apply and live out. Every time we read the Word or hear the Word being spoken or preached, reach out to the Holy Spirit for both the logos and the rhema. It doesn’t matter that the speaker is not so good at presenting or is not funny. What matters is what we may learn from it and what God is speaking to us about our life. Both will help us grow in the faith. Our role is to be that good soil that Jesus spoke about. A heart that embraces and puts into action the Word spoken to us and not mere knowing. Not always an easy task but certainly one that will strengthen and grow the faith within us! Be that good soil!