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"Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds of the air came and devoured it." Mark 4:3-4 NKJV
Over the next few days, let's focus on one of Jesus' parables - The Sower. Jesus went out one day and began to teach the multitude along the shore. As the crowd became larger, He got into one of the fisherman's boats and His disciples pushed Him slightly away from the crowd and He began to teach them again. Now, Jesus often spoke in parables, which were quite difficult to understand. I remember when we were first saved back in 1980, I always found this teaching quite challenging, not only in the strength of the message but, initially trying to understand what on earth Jesus was saying. If you're a new Christian, this may be where you are at this time. Don't give up; this is why there are bible study groups and also helps when you look into a study bible. It all falls into place.
Jesus began speaking about a sower of seed. It was not unusual in the growing season to see a sower scattering the seed everywhere - pathways, in weeds, fertile ground and also very rocky ground. The ground on which the seed was scattered was not always the best to sow on.
Jesus spoke of four different types of ground, the first being:
The Wayside In Jesus' explanation (v14-15) He referred to the seed the sower was scattering as the Word. 'The sower sows the word'. 15 'And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.' Just like the birds of the air will swoop down and eat seed that is scattered, Satan will also steal the Word of God from someone before it has taken root within the heart. This happens to young Christians and mature ones alike. Our lives are busy, and we can become easily distracted. We see something in the scriptures and we feel that it is for us and we must write it down; but then, something happens to take away our focus, and we forget about it.
Satan is very skilful in doing this. He waits for the right moment. Try not to have a clogged up mind when you are in the presence of God. If you can, practice leaving all the baggage at the door to wherever you pray. Keep the channel open to God, always, and whenever a wonderful piece of scripture comes your way, write it down in your bible or note book. Never, never, never, never give up or allow Satan to steal from you; gems that Jesus is imparting in your heart.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned
I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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