Day 10: The Parable of the Sower

Day 10: Mark 2, 3, 4

As a believer, everyone has heard the parable of the sower.

³“Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. ⁴As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. ⁵Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. ⁶But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. ⁷Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. ⁸Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, multiplying thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times.” ⁹Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Mark 4:3-9

What exactly does this mean? Jesus spoke in parables “so that, ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!” Mark 4:12

I was reminded that my life is this parable of the sower.  I feel that my desire to become deeply rooted in Christ is an exact replica of the phases of the seeds and soil.  At times, my fervent desire creates new regimens and prays more but as the seed that fell in shallow soil, the plants were scorched and withered away.  At times, I lead the sinful life that humans do without as much as thinking of being a good Christian.  Lastly, there are attempts I see in myself, the true desire to want to bear good fruit.  It motivates me to be a better person.  It re-establishes Christ’s love for me.  I yearn for the day that my life will be like the good soil.

Heavenly Father, Please allow your spirit to soften my heart.  Allow me to understand that serving You is a great thing but that what you want most out of me is worship – not my works.  I want to be with you God, understand your teachings and Your Word – so that I may go out and do things for You.
Amen