Cell May 1 - Sowing Seeds
Monday, May 4, 2009
This week at GLCCKidz, we took a good look at the Parable of the Sower. Luke 8:4-8,11-15. This is parable is unusual in that Jesus right away goes to explain it. Why? It could be because this is a very important lesson, and he wanted his disciples to be sure to get it right.
In the story, Jesus describes how a sower scatters seed on the ground. Some of the seed lands on the path, some on a rock, some in the thorns and some on good ground. We can draw some conclusions from understanding that the seeds represent the Word of God.
- The seeds that fall on path are taken by birds. This represents those who hear the Word, and want to respond to it, but they are distracted by things of the world. The devil literally comes and steals the Word from their hearts. These people fall prey to all the disc traction and lies that the crafty devil can throw at them.
- The seeds that fall on the rock grow and die. This represents people who hear the Word, and are joyful; but since the Word really did not take root, it soon dies within them. Maybe you know someone like that, someone who seemed on fire for God, but then that fire faded.
- The seeds that fall in the thorns grow, but are choked. These are the folks who allow the Word to be choked by worries, seeking after riches and looking for life's pleasures. There's nothing wrong with wanting comfort. But when it takes the place of God in our lives, the Word then gets choked off. God does not desire that we spend our days worrying about problems or about what we will get; rather we should seek after Him.
- The seed that falls on good ground grows, multiplies and bears fruit. A healthy plant will grow strong and will bear fruit - flowers, food, whatever. It will continue to multiply. That's how you know it's healthy.
We need to be sure that the Word is firmly planted in the "good and fertile soil" of our hearts.
Posted byMichael J Mahoney at 7:04 AM
Labels: evangelism, Satan, word
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