“The RoseBouquet”

The same day Jesus’ mother and brothers couldn’t get close to Him, He went down to the lake to teach. The crowd kept growing, so He got into a boat. The water provided a great acoustic effect. The people probably stood or sat on the slope of a hill, making it an ampi-theatre. All could see and hear him. No electronic sound system was necessary.

Another reason to admire Jesus’ wisdom. His sermons weren’t dry. He used parables, or stories with meaning. Those who missed the meaning, would enjoy it and likely would ponder it later.

They could all identify with the farmer and his sowing method. But broadcasting in wide arcs from the hand, did not guarantee that all the seed would produce. What fell on hardened paths was exposed to the birds, who ate those seeds. What fell on rocky soil might be out of sight of the birds, but didn’t have the depth of soil to put down roots. Although those seeds might sprout, they soon withered and died in the sunshine. Other seeds feel among the weeds, and again, they might start, but were crowded and choked out by those more powerful weeds.

Still, a good portion of that broadcast seed would fall on good soil, it would sprout, take root, and each seed become a new plant that could produce 100 or 60 or just 30 times as many new seeds.

Jesus said this was for those who have ears to ear, or understand. Do you see the spiritual meaning in this illustration? Do I?

PRAYER: Lord, I see several. The seed is the Word of God, the farmer is like those of us who believe in Your Son, and are eager to spread this gospel. However, not everyone we share the good news with, is receptive the same way. Lord, some ignore it outright, and Satan snatches it away. What a shame!

Some are so absorbed in their difficulties, the Word of God doesn’t take root in them. Some try to trust You, but Your Word is crowded out by evil things. Happily, a lot of seed falls on fertile souls. It takes root and bears a wonderful harvest. Keep us sowing!

+++++Jesus is my King+++++Jesus is my King+++++

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

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