Parable of the Sower part 9

Luke 8:15 AMPC

“But as for that [seed] in the good soil, these are [the people] who, hearing the Word, hold it fast in a just noble, virtuous) and worthy heart, and steadily bring forth fruit with patience.”

The Seed of the Word of God is incorruptible, enduring and lasts forever. Within this Seed is the power to change a person into a whole new creation and change the destiny of their eternity. 

In the natural, a seed must be planted in order for the power within the seed to grow and become what it is designed to be. No matter how much power that seed contains, it will only produce a harvest if it is planted in good soil that will provide the right environment for it to flourish.

That is true with the Seed of the Word of God and the condition of our hearts. 

The condition of our hearts will determine whether the Word of God can produce fruit in our lives. Thankfully, we have the authority to decide what kind of soil we are. 

At Redeemer Coast, we are the good soil! We hear the Word of God, understand it, and act on what we know to be true. 

Jesus said those "who hear the Word should hold fast in an honest and good heart will produce thirty, sixty, or hundredfold harvest."

As we discussed yesterday, an honest and good heart is a heart that is:

1. Humble- believes what the Word of God says about who they are in Christ and what God’s Word says about their situation. It is pride to exalt our own opinions or feelings over what God has said. 

2. Keeps a clear conscience- they do what they know to do and act upon the light they have from God’s Word. 

3. Is quick to repent and quick to forgive- they keep their heart clear of strife and offence because they know that they have been greatly forgiven by God, so they can greatly forgive. 

We are of those whose hearts are honest and good! You can declare that over yourself today, “I have a heart that is honest and good, and I am good soil that bears fruit!”