S. Mark 4:26-29 (NIV) 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
O. Jesus is teaching that when we are faithful in planting seeds (Kingdom teaching) on the ground, the seed will sprout and produce grain. There WILL be growth. This is the power of God’s word - it will produce. It will work its way into the good fertile soil and will grow. That is the power of God’s word - it will and does produce. God wants us then to be faithful in spreading His word (planting the seed).
A. No gimmiks are needed for spiritual growth to occur. We don’t need to be overcerned with branding efforts. We must not wait until we are “polished” communicators (getting some training in sharing your faith is helpful) - However we need to be faithful and wise in planting the seed of the Gospel of Christ.
I will continue to preach/teach God’s Word and offer opportunities for people to receive Christ and renew their faith, knowing that this seed will produce much. I will do as Pastor Craig Groeshel once said, “do everything I can short of sin to see people come to know Christ.” Or as “home with the Lord now” Pastor Jerry Falwell once said, “… use every available means with every available method to reach every available person.”
P. Thank you Father for the your word..the “power” (dunamis or dynamite) of the Gospel of Christ that can be that explosive power into the rock hard hearts of people and produce much fruit. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to faithfully and with wisdom, proclaim the Gospel of Christ in as many ways as possible that those in our community might come to Know God, Find Freedom, Discover their Purpose and Make a Difference! In Jesus’ name!
