Scattering Seeds
Mark 4:26-27
[Jesus] also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.
Like seeds, we really don't understand how the kingdom of God grows. However, we do know that our scattering of the seeds is an important part, but scattering the seed doesn't make the seed grow. It is God that makes the kingdom and the seed grow.
How we spread the seeds is important. There are lots of seed scattering methods. I've seen people load seed into a straw and, like a blow gun, shoot the seed in the direction of the targeted non-believer. Nor should we horde the seed; holding back from telling people about Jesus. Also, our scattering should be done with integrity, that is, our testimony should be in agreement with our life.
Scattering the seed of the Good News should be like handing a precious gift to a cherished loved one. Gently and patiently presenting that which God alone can grow.
Happy scattering!
Lon
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