Seeds…

It’s January; for most of us, it signifies winter, the beginning of a new year. Birth! In my home, January is seed time. My husband is an avid Gardner, and our yard reflects his passion. I have flower, vegetable and foliage catalogs scattered here and there. Preparation!

My Bible reading in the New Testament this morning was on just this subject. Seeds Sown!

Matthew 13:19-23 NIV “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who receives the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what is sown.”

God’s word is light in a world full of darkness. Psalms 119:105 ESV “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” His word is a guide, teaching us how to connect with him and walk this path we call life.

There is a Concordance in the Bible’s back; It contains many words and the scriptures about that word. Become familiar with it; use it! Money problems, Health problems, Marital Problems, Work Issues, Hurt Feelings, Pride, Sin, Fear, Hope, Dread, Joy…it’s all in there. God knew we would have times of joy and times of hardship. We received the curse in the garden and received a pardon on the cross.

I hope when the evil one comes to try and rob, kill and destroy your peace and joy, or he sends weeds that choke with fear causing you to forget the promises of God that you will grab your bible and fertilize your soil with his word so that your garden produces Life and Life Abundantly.

Be blessed today, try and be a blessing and thank you for joining me. 🥰