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Dangerous ground

“The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.”—Matthew 13:22

In Matthew 13 Jesus spoke of a Sower whose seed falls on various kinds of soil as he plants a field. The seed that falls on the hardpacked dirt of the path is like the word of the kingdom of heaven that is not understood by those who hear it (Matthew 13:5–6, 19). The rocky soil represents those who seem to receive the word at first, but have no depth. Hard circumstances and persecution cause them to fall away (Matthew 13:5–6, 20–21). Now Jesus describes the soil among the thorns. This represents those who hear and understand teaching about the kingdom. However, they are distracted by worldly things. That includes wealth and ultimately superficial concerns. Their potential growth loses out in a battle against materialism and the stress of everyday life. Just as a weed steals nutrients from the soil and the light from the sun, those cares steal away the needed time and attention to commit to the Messiah. The plant never grows to maturity, so it never multiplies into more seeds of grain.

It is true, we can become so preoccupied with things that are good even spiritual blessings that we become distracted and stop moving forward. We stop progressing toward our goal of living faithfully for our Lord and Savior.

As true disciples of Christ, we are to stay focused and keep following the Master.

PRAYER

Lord, keep my eyes focused on you. If I am weary, do not let me leave the path, but strengthen me to keep moving. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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