The Good News
Not only does Jesus, the Master Teacher tell the best stories to relate Truth to the world, He EXPLAINS His narratives in ways we cannot fail to understand. Yes, there are some things we “just don’t get” at times, but if we will work on what we DO understand, that is more than enough for our Lord, God, the Creator of all. Read on…Mark gets right to it…
THE EXPLANATION OF THE FARMER AND THE SEED
Commentary by Jesus, Himself!
Mark 4, The Message
14-15 “The farmer plants the Word. Some people are like the seed that falls on the hardened soil of the road. No sooner do they hear the Word than Satan snatches away what has been planted in them.
16-17 “And some are like the seed that lands in the gravel. When they first hear the Word, they respond with great enthusiasm. But there is such shallow soil of character that when the emotions wear off and some difficulty arrives, there is nothing to show for it.
18-19 “The seed cast in the weeds represents the ones who hear the kingdom news but are overwhelmed with worries about all the things they have to do and all the things they want to get. The stress strangles what they heard, and nothing comes of it.
20 “But the seed planted in the good earth represents those who hear the Word, embrace it, and produce a harvest beyond their wildest dreams.”
Wow! “Beyond our wildest dreams”…a harvest of God working in us while we are embedded in the soil of His love, mercy and grace. Yes!
Dear Heavenly Father, Nourish our souls wherever we are with all of You in us. You have us. You know us. You grow us. All our trust is in You alone. We hear Your Word and embrace it. We go out today with Your love in our hearts, ready to grow and thrive..all for Your glory and praise! Help us, Lord. In Jesus Name, Amen
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