GODS WORD: USE AS DIRECTED . . . [Expounding on - Luke 8:11 = Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God....] --Highlighting: LUKE 8:4-11. This parable illustrates the importance of the Word of God. Gods Word contains total power, but it has to be planted in our hearts and allowed to germinate before it releases that power. The seed is Gods Word, and the types of ground are the four major categories of mens hearts. The Word was the same in each situation, but there were different results in each case because of the condition of mens hearts - not because of the Word. The Word doesnt work for everyone because not everyone will allow the Word to work. The variable in this parable is the condition of these hearts. Gods Word is always the same. It has the same potential in every heart. Good ground doesnt just happen; it must be cultivated. This is the reason why only one out of four persons in Jesus parable brought forth fruit. It takes a lot of time, effort, and diligence to be a fruitful Christian. The Christian life is not like a hundred-yard dash but rather a 26.2 mile marathon. Its quicker and easier to raise weeds than it is to raise tomatoes or corn. In this whole parable, it was the Word that produced the fruit. The ground simply gave it a place to grow. If we will simply put Gods Word in our hearts, protect it, and give it priority in our lives, the Word will produce fruit of itself. Satan has deceived many people into thinking that they dont have the talents or abilities to be fruitful Christians, but they are not the ones who bring forth fruit; its Gods Word. When we protect the Word sown in our hearts, it will do the rest. ~Evangelist Andrew Wommack
Posted on: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:41:24 +0000