ACCEPT HIS WORDS (09-19-11)

Luke 8:15
But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance.
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In my elementary science, I learned about the types of soil – clay, sand, loam, chalk and peat. Among these, loam is generally considered as the best for large number of plants for it has both the characteristics of the sand and clay.

The sandy characteristics allow the roots to work through it easily. The clay component, meanwhile, retains moisture and prevents plant from rapidly drying out. This ensure the plants grow healthier and greener.

We are like soil that receives the words of God in our daily lives. If we only have a sandy or rocky heart, even though the seed would take roots, the seed we receive would die right away due to lack of moisture. Thus we need the clay component to provide continuous moisture.

Our belief and faith in God would provide us the sand component to accept the Lord and make us grow roots as we grow in Him. But we need the continuous hearing of His words to sustain our growth. Attending Sunday services, listening to bible studies, reading the Bible and praying would provide that necessary nourishment and water to fuel our growth.

Let us make our heart ready to accept Him, to accept Him fully and to accept Him forever. Sometimes our hearts can get hard, sometimes they can grow shallow, sometimes it’s over-involved. Persevere to have hearts like the warm and fertile soil – open and responsive. Our hearts must be eager to be soil that would forever accept His words and bear good fruits through perseverance.

Let us pray +

Lord Jesus, give us a healthy heart. May our hearts be filled with good soil that would continually nurture the seed of your words so it may grow and bear fruits a hundredfold.

Amen +

Come with joy into the presence of the Lord.