Matthew 13:23
“But
the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it… bears
fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.”
They were born from the same parents, and
yet, when they grew up, they took different paths in life. One grew up as a professional, helping others
in needs and a God-fearing Christian.
The other one is a wanted criminal, constantly running away from the
law. This story is not only taken out of
movies. It was actually happening in real
life. And then we would ask, “why?” Why do some produce fruit for the kingdom and
others apparently not? Does it depend on
whether we take Jesus and his message seriously?
Jesus gives reasons why. Some people allow the devil to take the word
from their heart. These are the people
who receive the seed on the edge of the path.
They hear the word of God but don’t believe its promises. They have heard the teaching of Jesus but
don’t take it seriously.
On Sundays, millions of people go to mass
or Sunday services. But how many of them
would go home and practice what he heard and experience? How many would live a life dedicated to Him
and denounce devil totally? If we forget
what hope God’s call holds for us, or what rich glories God has promised us,
then we will not produce fruit and we will be like the seed sown at the edge of
the path or with the thorns.
Open your hearts and enrich your soul for
Him so when the seeds of Spirit is sown, it will grow in you in fullness of
life, producing fruits a hundred fold. Think
of how beautiful our world would be if we all produced these fruits 100% all
the time; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
We would have heaven on earth! Are you ready to be the seed that will yield
healthy fruits? Be ready to inherit
Heaven. Receive the Word of God.
Almighty Father, I receive you in my heart
as you enrich my soul so I may produce healthy fruits. In your infinite mercy, bring peace and
comfort to those of us who face days sometimes filled with pain and
depression. Walk before and beside us so
that we may walk in your footsteps and reach out to you in our journey on this
earth. Amen +
Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
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