Thurs., Mar. 15.
SOWING
In this chapter, Jesus tells that very familiar (to us!) parable of the sower. The disciples didn't grasp the power of this simple agricultural picture. Over-thinking, they tried too hard; Jesus' points are rather simple. 1) Are you sowing? 2) What are you sowing? 3) Are you fretting too much over where the seeds may fall? 4) Since you're certainly not the Lord of the harvest, why are you worrying about bringing the crop into the barn?
How good are you at sowing? Do you scatter the seeds of the Gospel far and wide? Do you trust the Spirit to water and feed seeds that may sprout in unexpected places? Do other priorities keep intruding, keeping you from being an avid, generous sower? Have you rehearsed what to say, in order to comfortably tell others how God is changing you, helping you, blessing you?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive my poor prioritization. Forgive my reluctance and/or embarrassment at sowing Your seeds. Help me to follow Your example of sowing abundantly. And, help me to fertilize those seeds of faith with persistent prayer. Amen.
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