The good seed is the children of the Kingdom

The good seed is the children of the Kingdom

Jesus said it: you are the seed of the kingdom of God! Not just any seed either; you are good seed. Think about what that means. A seed has within itself all the necessary characteristics to grow into a particular plant and bear fruit. Just as an apple tree grows from a seed that was designed to bear apples, you are a seed designed to grow and bear good fruit for God.

Believe it. Jesus has great confidence in you because he has given you all that you need in order to grow and bear fruit. That’s why the sower in the parable isn’t worried about his seed growing alongside the weeds. He knows these weeds could never overcome the good seed, so there is no urgent need to rip everything up.

Of course, plants require sun and water and good soil to grow. And it’s the same for you. As you try to stay close to the Lord in prayer and simple obedience, you too will flourish. It’s a promise. In fact, you can’t help but bear fruit if you’re doing that, because that’s what you were designed to do.

What about the fruit you’ll bear? Take a look at St. Paul’s list in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. You’ll find that you’re peaceful even in a stressful situation. You’ll notice someone who is hurting and want to show them kindness. You’ll be better able to say no to temptation.

Here’s some more good news about being one of God’s good seeds: you’re not alone. God never plants just one apple seed or one seed of corn. He sows rows and rows of them! That means he has provided people to encourage you right where you are—wherever you are. It also means he has sown you in the right field; he knows just the right situations where your gifts and the fruit you bear will make a difference.

So keep your eyes on the One who planted you. Trust that he has given you all that you need to grow and bear fruit for his kingdom. He is good and faithful, and he is committed to helping you thrive.

“Heavenly Father, thank you for making me your good seed.”

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