![]() ![]() When we meditate on the Word, we begin to get understanding and the seed can start to take root. When we do, we get both wisdom and understanding they go hand-in-hand (Proverbs 4:5-7). We must hear and believe the Word of God before we can benefit from it. One reason the teaching gift is given to the body of Christ is to bring understanding to the people. Like the children of Israel in the wilderness, they did not mix the Word they heard with faith, (Hebrews 4:2). They didn’t allow His words to take root to produce understanding and wisdom within them because of the condition of their own hearts. They were speechless most of the time when they questioned Him and He gave them a wise answer. The Pharisees were continually confounded by the wisdom with which Jesus spoke. The fruit that the seed of the Word produces in our lives depends upon the condition of our hearts. In this parable, the seed is the Word of God. God has a way of protecting the valuable wisdom that is contained in His word, but He offers it freely to anyone who will ask, (James 1:5). This is faith that pleases God, (Hebrews 11:6). Jesus is blessing the disciples by explaining a parable to them. This is he who received seed by the wayside. ![]() ![]() MONDAY Therefore hear the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the Word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. Barbara Williams, President of the Ministry of the Watchman International ![]()
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