The parable of the sower is so famous and so much has been said and written on it. I would love to focus on one element: the soil. Notice that Jesus implies that the hearer is in charge of how they respond to the message. We are in charge of whether we are in or out. Sure, some will not take root due to trouble or will blast off fast and fade just as quickly, but I don’t want to be that. How about you? Are you good soil?

Further, Jesus mentions a concept that we use in our Description of a Discipled Person : a life that bears fruit. As we let Him grow the seed planted in us, we are called to bear fruit and multiply. Who needs to hear about what Jesus has/is doing in you? Don’t rest on what you have been given!

Jesus then talks about weeds and how great a treasure this kingdom is! All of this is surprising as He returns home, preaches, and is rejected… bad soil can be found anywhere!