4ANEWDAY

As followers of Christ, our lives are to be built around the profound concept of 'sowing seeds. ' This metaphor not only encapsulates our mission of spreading God's Word, His good news, and planting seeds of love, compassion, kindness, hopefulness, peace, and gratitude in the world around us, but it also holds the transformative power to change lives. 
Just as Jesus did, we are to sow as many seeds of encouragement as possible, illuminating change in as many people's lives as possible. 
This is the essence of our existence, empowering us to bring hope and transformation to the world. 

As Jesus states in His parable of the farmer scattering seed( Matthew 13)
Not all seeds will produce good fruit, but those that do can harvest thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted.

There are four types of responses to God's Word(Seeds)

The Hard-Hearted: The seeds that fall on the path—Those who won't believe when they hear the Word of God soon forget about it, refusing to seek change.

The Faint Hearted: The seeds that fall on rocky ground- They hear the Word and receive it with excitement, but it does not reach deep enough within them, staying only for the moment. When adversity or troubles come, it is gone from them.

The Half-Hearted are the seeds that fall among thorns. They hear and respond to the Word but don't make room for it in their daily lives. So, the seeds sown are crowded out by life's worries, worldly desires, and treasures to seek. 

The 'Wholehearted' response is like seeds that fall on good soil. These individuals hear and seize the Word, hold it tight, and live in it with faith, patience, obedience, and responsiveness. They remain steadfast, regardless of life's challenges, until they see a harvest in their lives. They are not just recipients of the Word but active participants in its growth, steadily bringing forth fruit and spreading it to others. This 'Wholehearted' response is not just desirable, but it is also the key to spreading God's Word and making a significant impact in the world, inspiring and motivating others to do the same. It is a call to action, a beacon of inspiration, and a testament to the power of faith and perseverance. Let this inspire us to embrace a 'Wholehearted' response, which means to fully commit and engage with God's Word, and to continue sowing seeds of love, compassion, kindness, hopefulness, peace, and gratitude, even in the face of challenges. 

We may see ourselves as one of the first three types of receivers, but with a humble heart, we can approach God through belief and faith in Jesus, who is all and for all. Through Him, we can all reach the level of being wholehearted and experience how God will develop us to become more than we could ever imagine or ask for. So, let's not get discouraged in doing good; seek to be a good sower and keep on sowing for God. This message is for everyone, regardless of their current response to God's Word, and it encourages all of us to strive for a 'Wholehearted' response. 

This message serves as a powerful reminder of the necessity of perseverance. It should fortify our determination to keep sowing seeds of love, compassion, kindness, hopefulness, peace, and gratitude, even in the face of adversity. Just as a farmer must persist in sowing seeds, even when the harvest is not immediate, we too must persevere in spreading God's Word, knowing that our efforts will bear fruit in due time. This perseverance is not just a virtue, but a source of encouragement and motivation for us all.