Devotional Reading:
[The Parable of the Sower Explained] “Hear then the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
Matthew 13:1-23 (in Context)
Devotional Question:
Who prepares the soil in this parable? What is Jesus trying to explain about how his kingdom works? Perhaps we are incapable of changing our own hearts - but we can ask Him to do that which we cannot.
Did You Know?
This Easter - the good news of salvation is that Jesus Christ died for you and for me. Perhaps most people have heard this ... yet have you considered the good news of the kingdom of God? Has he prepared your heart?
The good news of the Kingdom of God involves his death ... but even more amazing, His resurrection!
There's a new king in town - and He has indeed conquered sin! Salvation is necessary - but that is only the tip of the iceberg! His kingship of his kingdom spurs us toward everlasting joy!
