Word@Work 039 - Mark 4:3-4
Published: Mon, 01/14/08
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Read Mark 4:3-4 "Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 14-15 The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. (NIV)
As we start the 'parable of the Sower', the first word is for us, "Listen!" How often do we skim read the Bible because we think we know it - perhaps a little arrogant to assume that God has nothing more to say to us. Speed-reading is useless when it comes to understanding the Bible. So, just for a moment, slow down and let the words come alive. Pay full attention and get a clear understanding!
But sowing or scattering the seed poses practical difficulties. The key to a good crop is placing the seed in good soil. However, most of us cannot tell in which heart the seed will germinate. So we have to 'broadcast' (a term originally used for flinging out handfuls of seed) God's Word, without necessarily knowing where it will lodge.
Although the seed has full growth potential - it does not do well when constantly trodden on. In the heavy traffic of life many of our work mates will scarcely notice God speaking to them. And Satan is a master crow in swallowing truth that is left unattended.
Should that stop us broadcasting? No! Most of us cannot use a radio or TV station (although your internet account today is a sort of broadcast) but we can speak/write/email God's Word, give tracts, post notices, have verses on our notepaper and greetings cards. Best of all is when we speak God's truth into each situation, and show that it is not just our idea, but we have got it from the Bible.
When we speak gospel truth, seed is lodged. So keep on sowing!
Prayer: Dear Father, thank You that Your Word is powerful. Help me not to be afraid or tired of letting Your truth be known - especially with busy people who trample on anything in their way. Thank You for this encouragement. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
As we start the 'parable of the Sower', the first word is for us, "Listen!" How often do we skim read the Bible because we think we know it - perhaps a little arrogant to assume that God has nothing more to say to us. Speed-reading is useless when it comes to understanding the Bible. So, just for a moment, slow down and let the words come alive. Pay full attention and get a clear understanding!
But sowing or scattering the seed poses practical difficulties. The key to a good crop is placing the seed in good soil. However, most of us cannot tell in which heart the seed will germinate. So we have to 'broadcast' (a term originally used for flinging out handfuls of seed) God's Word, without necessarily knowing where it will lodge.
Although the seed has full growth potential - it does not do well when constantly trodden on. In the heavy traffic of life many of our work mates will scarcely notice God speaking to them. And Satan is a master crow in swallowing truth that is left unattended.
Should that stop us broadcasting? No! Most of us cannot use a radio or TV station (although your internet account today is a sort of broadcast) but we can speak/write/email God's Word, give tracts, post notices, have verses on our notepaper and greetings cards. Best of all is when we speak God's truth into each situation, and show that it is not just our idea, but we have got it from the Bible.
When we speak gospel truth, seed is lodged. So keep on sowing!
Prayer: Dear Father, thank You that Your Word is powerful. Help me not to be afraid or tired of letting Your truth be known - especially with busy people who trample on anything in their way. Thank You for this encouragement. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
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