Preparing the soil of your heart.
Footpath “A farmer went out to plant his seed. As he scattered it across his field, some seed fell on a footpath, where it was stepped on, and the birds ate it.” Luke 8:5 “The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message, only to have the devil come and take…
Different soil for different seeds “Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds…
What does your soil grow? “It will grow thorns and thistles for you, though you will eat of its grains.” Genesis 3:18 NLT In our perfectly prepared soil, we sowed some vegetables and I had such a beautiful expectation of a cornucopia filled with plump and juicy vegetables. Then I noticed little green leaves popping…
The importance of soil “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person.” Genesis 2:7 NLT While scratching around the dirt to remove rocks and weeds, I suddenly realised: the same soil God divided…
Excavation “And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.” Luke 8:15 NLT I don’t have green fingers. You’ll notice it immediately if you take a look at the few succulents I just pushed into decorative pots. During…
