“As long as you do not give up, you will eventually have people who would bear fruit with the seeds you’ve sowed in their lives.”
READ: Luke 8:8
Jesus once shared a story of a farmer who went out to sow seeds. Although the farmer intended to sow all the seeds he had, some were lost. At first, some seeds fell on a path and were eaten by birds. Then, some seeds fell on rock and perished because they had no roots. Other seeds fell among thorns. At last, some seeds fell on good soil and reproduced. Though this story captures the challenges that prevent us from becoming fruitful with God’s word, it is also a lesson for leaders who desire to build others.
We can liken the seeds that were eaten by birds to those who immediately slip off our hands the moment we begin to sow into their lives. The seeds that fell on the rock can be matched with those who desire to grow but due to their history, they give up along the way. Then again, there are those who would desire to grow but their personal battles will chock them. These are the seeds among thorns.
However, in the end, you will have people who would bear fruit with the seeds you’ve sowed in their lives. These are the “seeds” on good soil.
Prayer/Confession: Lord, give me an enduring spirit. Amen.
REFERENCES/FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 8:4-15
Mark 4:1-8
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