Often neighbors, and even total strangers, stop to ask his secret for maintaining a lawn that is so green and plush. He shares tips and techniques for lawn nurturing but it is difficult for others to replicate his success. Many want the beautiful results but few want to invest the time, money, or patience necessary to grow their lawn to be the best it can be.
Jesus shared a similar story in the parable of the sower. Most Christians desire a life that is rich and meaningful and where they can bear much fruit for the Lord. Still, not everyone is willing to invest the time and the commitment to the Lord and His Word that is necessary to be fruitful. What about you? Which of these describes your walk of faith when it comes to the Lord?
- Surface Walker – you hear the Word and know about the Lord but allow Satan to step in and take away the Word that was sown in you.
- Shallow Walker– you hear the Word and receive it with joy for a short time but without any depth or real commitment to the Lord you sometimes fall away.
- Fruitless Walker – you hear and study the Word and are devoted to the Lord but you let the worries of this life and the desires for other things come in and choke out your devotion.
- Flourishing Walker- you hear the Word, accept it, and produce much fruit as evidenced by your life and daily walk with Jesus Christ.
Plant seeds of commitment and obedience. Cultivate love, kindness, and peace. Have God’s Word be your daily bread and the relationship with Him be your water. Seek His grace and enjoy the opportunities and lifestyle necessary to bear much and various fruit for the Lord.
“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” Luke 8:15
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