The good soil...

Father, your creation declares your greatness and lovingkindness, encouraging statements of pure truth in our daily walk... What do we do when trouble hits us head-on in our lives? Do we run away from you, O Lord, or do we hold a steady course that's built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ? Of course, most never make it this far in their faith, as Jesus reminded us in the Parable of the Sower; "Hear then the Parable of the Sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty." (Matthew 13:18-23) When we make it in faith, we shall be blessed immensely through Jesus our Lord… Thank you, Jesus, for showing us that you are the way, the truth, and the life; THE answer for those committed to seeking the truth in all things!