The Parable
of the Sower: Mt 13:3-23. Other texts-MK 4:3-22
In examining
the Sure Foundation today, we will be examining Jesus parable of the Sower.
This parable largely implies that foundation and preparation are crucial to
growth and establishment for a Christian that is heaven bound. The parable of the Sower has some unique
recommendations by the Lord Jesus when He hinged the understanding of other
parables on the understanding of the parable of the Sower- Mk.4:13
The choice
of Seed: You have the responsibility as a Sower to choose seeds of high quality
and ensure that the ground is well prepared to provide the right and conducive
environment for the seed to thrive when God releases His blessing on the seed-
Mk 4:26-28
The harvest is determined by:
·
The
quality of the seed
·
The
type of soil-extent of brokenness( How well it can receive and retain moisture
in which the required nutrients are
embedded and thrives)
·
God’s
blessings
Types of Foundations in the Parable
of the Sower:
Way side: Vs 4, 11
The way side
tells about:
·
the
level of exposure to danger- being trampled underfoot, hard soil because of the
frequency of passage, where all things- holy & unholy passes,
·
Unsecured
and unguarded.
·
You
do not put a valuable item in such places where it can be stolen without any
resistance whatsoever.
·
It
also talks about a ground that has not been prepared (the same location as a
sinner and now a saint!)
An
unprepared ground cannot receive God’s miracles.
Stony Ground- Vs 5, 16
This
suggests:
·
The
hardness that makes soil unfit for cultivation.
·
The
little soil on a stone can be easily blown away by a light wind yet it will
appear to be able to grow seed, retain little moisture but not enough to
guarantee and sustain the growth that is consistent with the expectation of the
Sower.
These are those who actually heard the word,
received it, and attempted to grow it BUT no depth. It soon dies off.
The time of
trials and afflictions when the word is expected to be activated comes and the
void is found out.
They easily
get offended, full of ego and unable to let go
Naturally,
the sun is a basic requirement for the
seed sown to germinate (provides reasonable warmth) and upon germination, helps it to photosynthesize (produce
green leaves-beautify) and bear healthy
fruits.
However
it is amazing that this same sun scorches this seed on a stony ground- not
because the sun is bad but because there is no spiritual depth to retain the
word.
Recall
that the bible calls Jesus is the Sun of righteousness (Mal. 4:2) and Simeon
prophesied at the naming of Christ: “And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising
again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea,
a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many
hearts may be revealed” –Lk 2:34-35
·
Thorns-Vs 4, 18-19
Considering the way and manner of the growth of
thorns, we find out
·
that there is no space for the growth of the seed among thorns.
·
In this case, rather than for the seed to grow, it is the thorns that
quickly grew up( because thorns-
strongholds, other’s opinions, facts of the world, theories of men, doctor’s
reports… spread roots so deeply and widely) to choke the word.- Ps 1:1, 3 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor
standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful; Vs
3 And
he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth
his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he
doeth shall prosper.
·
These were plagued by the cares of the world, deceitfulness of riches,
trust in other sources and alternatives, bewitchments, demonic forces and
blindfolds which all combines to make the word unfruitful.
Good
Ground- Vs 8, 20
·
They have prepared for the word before its arrival- lay aside every
weight- forgiveness, prayers, consecration, sanctification, pleading of the
blood of Jesus, restitution…
·
They understand 2Tim 3:16 and allows the word to do all those in their
lives without ta king offences
Tests are Common-Lk 6:47-49
·
All
categories of foundations shall be tested in time with similar conditions-
Afflictions, persecutions, adversity, trials, temptations, etc.
·
The
level of temptation we yield to determines our type of foundation. At this
point the buried becomes revealed.
·
Whether
on a solid rock or sand, the wind will come and works shall be proved with
fire….
Work must be done-Jer 1:10
“See, I
have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and
to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant”
·
4 out of 5
assignments of Jeremiah had to do with preparation of the foundation before
planting.
·
There
are things that if we don’t root out,
pull down, destroy, throw down, we
cannot plant.
·
And
if anyone dared, it will just be another exercise in futility.
·
We
must dig deeper to be able to establish a sure foundation.-Heb 10;23
Improve on Seed Management Skills
·
We
now must learn how to manage our seed- the word of God.
·
We
must make conscious effort to ensure that we grow up and are well nurtured-
bible study, meditation, daily bible reading, prayers and living right must be
our priorities.
·
Invest
more into your foundation
Altar Call- 1Cor 3:11
For
other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
·
Any foundation that is not laid on the testimony
of a regenerated soul, born again and seeking to make heaven at last is no
foundation.
·
Any search for the good things of life at the
soul’s expense will result to pains and damnation.
·
You must have an agreement with God.
·
Sin stinks; though may not seem to but in the end
sin sinks completely. For you to have rest here and hereafter you must
surrender to Jesus.
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