Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.
Mark 4:18-20
Thursday 20th July 2017
How to sow Gods word on good ground
In the Bible there is a parable of sowing seeds on different grounds and getting different results. In order to fully reap the benefits of the information contained in the Bible, we need to understand how we can take the word of God and allow it to bear fruit in our life, so the full glory of the word can shine in our life. If we do not apply the word according to Gods commandments we can at times miss out on the full benefits of the promises in the word.
1, Hear the word and apply the word
Some people do not fully benefit from God’s promises since they hear and know the word however they do not apply it consistently in their lives. They may apply elements of it and ignore some of it. For example God reward us according to the cleanliness of our hands so we must stay away from things such as fornication, gossip and slander.
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:19-21
2, Meditate on the word day and night
In order for us to truly benefit from the word of God and sow on good ground and bear fruit in our life such as financial reward, we need to meditate on God’s word day and night. God promises us His word is more precious than gold since God’s word can give us the wisdom to get wealth (Psalm 19:10-11).
And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.
Deuteronomy 8:18
3, Trust in God’s grace to help you be faithful to God’s word
God tells us to walk in the spirit and not in the flesh. It’s easier to be successful through trusting in God’s strength and not our own. In our own strength, sin is very tempting however when we rebuke the flesh and walk in God’s grace, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us Galatians 5:16-26.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Summary
When we acknowledge God in all we do, He will direct our pathway. We will be able to sow the word on fertile ground and yield a bountiful crop in our life including our emotional well being, finances and personal life. As long as we seek God with all our effort and trust in His strength and not our own, we will be able to avoid becoming like thorny ground that cannot hold a bountiful harvest.
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