Matthew chapter 13

Jesus is teaching how the Word of God produces in our life. The Word of God that is sown into our hearts must be meditated on. Notice some people hear the Word of God and do not receive it. The enemy takes the Word that was sown. These are the people who say, "I read the Bible but I don't get nothing out of it", "I go to church but I don't get nothing out of it." Listen, pay close attention when you read the Word of God or when the gospel is being preached to you. Make up in your mind before hand that you are going to receive something from the Word. Next are the ones who get excited about hearing the preached gospel, but can't tell you anything that was said. They get excited about reading the Bible, but can't tell you anything they read. They don't have depth. That Word, which was sown in their heart, will be stolen form them. I encourage you to keep the Word that is sown in your heart. How do you do that? Keep reading. Next are the people who go to church for a while, read the Bible for a while, tithe for a while, see some victories in their life for a while, then comes the trouble. Something happens at work, at home, in their body, with their finances or in their relationships. They begin to question whether the Word is working or not for them. At that point the Word is being stolen from them. Nothing will be produced in their life. Last of all and most important are the ones who hear the Word of God preached or read the Bible themselves. They receive what they hear and read. They believe what they read and hear. They obey what they read and hear. They do not stop because someone makes fun of their faith. They do not stop when something happens negatively in their body, at home, at work or at church. They continue to meditate on what they have read and heard. They do not let go of it and they do not let anyone talk them out of it. They continue when things are good and when things are not good. They walk continually by faith in the Word of God. These people will see results in their life. The results will progressively get bigger.


I have heard some say that they do not want to go to church because the people do not do what they preach. So what! That can be found anywhere. Jesus said the enemy has put the false among the true. The false act like the true in some ways, they look like the true in some ways. You can not tell the difference except by the Spirit of God. Jesus said to pay them no attention. At the appointed time God will root them out. You continue to believe God and obey Him. That is what is important for you. Amen.

Jesus taught us the most important treasure is the Kingdom of God. We are to seek it, desire it and give all we have for the Kingdom of God. All we really have is ourselves. Money and possessions can leave, but we will always have ourselves. Give yourself to the Lord today. Work for the Kingdom of God.

Something Jesus said was very interesting. Teachers teach things that are familiar and things that are new to the student. Some of the things may be new to you, search them out and become familiar with the Word of God.

Sadly enough, even Jesus could not help some people. He went to His home town to teach and heal. They would not receive Him because they thought they knew who He was. Let us not get so familiar with those the Lord sends to us that we can not receive from them. Let us continually keep our hearts open to the Lord and receive from the Holy Spirit through whomever He chooses to use. The Lord bless you and keep you. Amen.