Monday, July 6, 2026

Scripture

“Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Matthew 13:8

Reflections

Do you want your life to count for something?  If you do, it’s not by mistake.  You were designed to live a fruitful life.

At the same time, the evil one will do whatever he can to keep you from living a fruitful life.  He’ll try to convince you that the pursuit of wealth and comfort is a fruitful life, when in reality, it has no eternal value.  He’ll send troubles your way, hoping you will give up.  He’ll distract you.

God has something better in mind, his way is the way of fruit that lasts.  He provides us his word which guides us in the fruitful life.  Still, the soil must be good.  There needs to be adequate moisture.  Even a good dose of manure can prove to be beneficial.

If you want to live a good fruitful Christian life, it is essential that a number of things are in place.  You’ll need to be immersed in the word of God, surrounded by brothers and sisters in the faith, and nourished at the Lord’s table.  The same is true of your children if you want for them to live a good fruitful life.  They need to learn the ways of God and see it modeled within the house.

The soil needs to be good.  In the right environment, the seed of God’s word takes root, grows, and bears fruit within a person’s life.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for the gift of your word.  Keep me mindful of the importance of staying in your word and living within the context of brothers and sisters in the faith.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23