Matthew 13:36-43
Then he left the
crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying,
"Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." He
answered, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of man; the field is the
world, and the good seed means the sons of the kingdom; the weeds are the sons
of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the
close of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered
and burned with fire, so will it be at the close of the age. The Son of man
will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin
and all evildoers, and throw them into the furnace of fire; there men will weep
and gnash their teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the
kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
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Are you quick to
judge the faults of others? Jesus’ parable teaches us patience lest we judge
before the time is right. Jesus also warns that there is an enemy who seeks to
destroy the good seed of his word before it can bear fruit. Both good and evil
can be sown in our hearts like tiny seeds which germinate, and in due time
yield a harvest of good or bad fruit. We must stand guard lest evil take root
in our hearts and corrupt us. Charles Read said: “Sow an act and you reap a
habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny.”
In the day of judgment each will reap what he or she has sown in this life.
Those who sow good will shine in the kingdom of their Father. They will radiate
with the beauty, joy, and fullness of God’s love. Do you allow the love of
Jesus Christ to rule in your heart, thoughts, and actions?
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"Lord Jesus, may
your all-consuming love rule in my heart and transform my life that I may sow
what is good, worthy, and pleasing to you.”
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