Scripture: Luke 8: 11-14

Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.  Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.  And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

Scripture Commentary: Have you let the seed of God germinate in your heart and life?

The seed is God’s Word and you are the soil.  In what type of soil is God’s seed being planted?  Are you one who points to others and does nothing?  Do you read or hear the Word but have not changed your lifestyle?

God has given His Word through the Bible.  The Word is for us to live by but we do not always listen to what we are told.

Is God’s seed planted in good soil, bearing solid fruit?

Is the seed on a “path” where it is being trampled down by you living for yourself, refusing to believe God’s message?  Or are you a “rock” who believes but does nothing?  Or are you a “thorn patch” overcome by the materialism of the world and therefore has no room for God?

If you believe that Our Lord Christ and Savior Jesus gave his life for your sins, giving you the way to eternal life, then bring forth good fruit.

God has planted the seed but what type of soil are you?

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Luke Chapter 8