Planting Seeds of Faith
The word “seed” appears in the Holy Bible 279 times. God’s Word is like a seed, as it states in the Bible, Luke 8:11 (KJV), “…The seed is the word of God.” His Word, like the seed, is alive, living, life-sustaining, and powerful. If taken care of properly, it will burst its way, spiraling up from the ground, spewing out the dirt, and boldly, faithfully growing and reaching towards the light. God’s Word is the light, it never dies, and it never changes.
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If Christians help plant God’s seeds in the hearts, minds, and souls of nonbelievers and tend and care for it properly, it will have a chance to grow. Peter states in 1 Peter, “having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever” (1 Peter 1:23 KJV). If God’s Word is within your heart, to help it grow, you must soak up the Word by reading it and by sharing the Word with those who are lost.
Therefore, it is up to Christians to share God's word by planting seeds of faith into the unbelievers hearts and minds. The joy of sharing God’s word with the lost, is they maybe saved. The enemy may try to convince us that sharing God's Word is a waste of time and energy, or someone may be offended, or the enemy may throw other obstacles in our paths. Nevertheless, we must place our hope, faith, and trust in God. Let God take control and change peoples hearts. Our job is to plants the seeds. If it is God’s will, he will help the seed grow through you or through someone else. God will bring the seed to life, not man.
It is our job to plant the seeds of God's word and pour out our love, patience, understanding, and kindness to others. Let God do the rest of the work.
God Bless!
Carol
