THE PARABLE OF THE GROWING SEED

The Holy Bible says, “So, then, my brothers, try even harder to make God’s call and His choice of you a permanent experience; if you do so, you will never abandon your faith. In this way you will be given full right to enter the Eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:10-11)

Jesus went on to say, “The Kingdom of God is like this.  A man scatters seed in his field. He sleeps at night, is up and about during the day, and all the while the seeds are sprouting and growing.  Yet he does not know how it happens.  The soil itself makes the plants grow and bear fruit, first the tender stalk appears, then the ear, and finally the ear full of corn.  When the corn is ripe, the man starts cutting it with his sickle, because harvest time has come.” (Mark 4:26-29)

In this parable Lord Jesus said the seed is the Kingdom of God that resembles the Blessed Trinity and where there is His righteousness, one can enjoy the presence of Kingdom of God.  In His presence He announced the Kingdom of God is among us.  After the incarnation of Lord Jesus, people were enlightened with more heavenly knowledge of true God and the work of His Power. 

Though He was teaching and explaining how the Kingdom of God spreads and produces fruit, it is gift from God.  Man cannot grow a plant or produce fruit in a tree, all that he can do is only prepare the soil and spread the seeds, providing water and manure as per requirement.  The seed naturally sprouts and become a plant. 

Similarly a preacher or teacher can only give the Word of God.  The giver is not the one who produces fruit in the listener.  The Bible explains the power of the Word of God in St. Paul’s letter to Hebrews.  To make it clear Jesus pointed out in parables saying the sower sleeps at night and is up and about during the day, and all the while the seeds are sprouting and growing. 

Similarly, it is not the skill or talent of a man’s work but it is the Word of God which is alive and active.  When we read or hear the Word of God, the Lord is working and He proves that the Word of God is truly alive and active by performing healings and granting repentance, peace, unity and transformation in the lives of the listeners.  Here the sower waits patiently for the seed to sprout and produce fruit.

God clearly proves that “No farmer goes on constantly ploughing his fields and getting them ready for sowing.” 

Similarly Lord Jesus said “The Word of God which you heard or spoke will definitely produce the fruit of the Kingdom of God.”  “It is useless to work so hard for a living, getting up very early and going to bed late.  For the Lord provides for those He loves while they are asleep.”

So seek refuge in the Lord after you complete your responsibilities.

The preachers and givers must be ready to accept that if the listeners produce fruit it is the work of the right hand of God.  God attracts them through Jesus Christ – “If God wills, only then a farmer can reap the harvest.”  This should not misconstrued that a God’s servant should be lazy and give up hard work as how God does His part, His servant too has his share in preparing the field and sowing the Word of God. 

In short, God is the provider of all circumstances to grow freely.   It is our duty to give the Word of God to others.  Each one is called for His discipleship. That is the purpose and plan of God.

By this parable Lord Jesus tells us the like the farmer who waits patiently after sowing the seeds in the fields, we should also do our duty of giving the Word of God to others and wait patiently.  Do not be worried or tensed thinking about the fruit of your work rather just as God makes the seeds to sprout and grow to bear fruits, likewise it is the Word of God that will move the heart of the listeners and transform them.  

Just as after the plant has grown full the man collects the harvest, so also when the Word of God is sown throughout the world at the appropriate time God will send His angels to gather the harvest. 

So dear devotees of Christ, be joyful that you have been called to be a part in the Lord’s work and do not be worried thinking about the outcome of your work, rather diligently and sincerely do your duty and leave the rest to God, He will surely bless your work according to your efforts and as per His Divine plan.

A PRAYER

Dear Jesus, thank you for teaching us in a simple method to grasp deeply the secrets of the Kingdom of God. Awaken me to complete my duties on time and like a farmer, patiently await the fruits. Since the Kingdom of God is life in Holy Spirit so make me worthy to receive your Holy Spirit granting a love filled and righteous life to me and all. Amen!

                                                                                     

Act for the day

Let us offer today’s Holy Rosary to courageously resist  the seductions of the world, evil companions and bad habits, so that every evil will be replaced with love and goodness.

With love filled blessings,

Your Sister in Christ.

 Kindly Note:

As per the message from God of KLWC, our team will be conducting an in-house fasting prayer service from the 3^rd Oct 2015 to 4^th Oct 2015.  Your Thanksgivings and Prayer Requests are welcome.