The Sower of God’s Seed

Jesus often used parables to teach spiritual truths. Such is the case with the parable of the sower and seed recorded in Matthew 13. 

Let’s start at the beginning of the parable. “Jesus went out of the house” (Matthew 13:1). 

Why does the parable begin with such a seemingly inconsequential point? Maybe Jesus just wanted to get some fresh air. Maybe He wanted to gaze at the sky and worship His Father. Maybe He went out so people would see Him and come to Him to hear Him speak. We find that is exactly what happened in Matthew 13.

First a few people saw Him. I imagine the people excitedly told others, “Go get the neighbors. Tell them Jesus is teaching!” 

Word spread and as Jesus spoke a large crowd gathered. He began the parable by saying, “Behold, the sower went out to sow; and as He sowed, some seeds fell beside the road and…” (Matthew 13:3-4). It’s an important parable that I encourage you to read in Matthew 13.

The bottom line is Jesus sowed seeds of eternal truth among people. Whether the seed bore fruit depended on the person’s heart. The Sower still sows seed through His Word, teachers, and His still quiet voice that speaks into our hearts. Is our heart open, fertile ground to receive Christ and His words to us? 

Lord Jesus, SOWER OF GOD’S SEED, prepare my heart each day to hear and act on Your Word so I bear much fruit that glorifies You.

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