HE WORKS WHILE YOU REST... When seed is planted in good soil, a miracle of multiplication takes place! Great soil yields sometimes thirty, sometimes sixty, and sometimes even one hundred times as much as was planted! When we plant seeds of God's Word into the lives of others, and we don't see a result at first, we must not lose heart. When we plant seeds of faith for God to move mightily in our midst, and then we water them with the Word of God and the promise of His faithfulness, we can rest in God and trust the growth process to Him. The one who rests in the knowledge who trusts God is who He says He is, they know that God can bring forth life from the smallest faith seed. When we lay our head on the pillow at night, God still works. When we carry out our daily duties and entrust our unfulfilled desires to God, He carries out His plan for us. When we cease striving because we know He is God, He steps up and shows us that He truly is God. It's important not to forget that God's promises are true for you and for those you touch every day. Jesus is an active and engaged God and He does His best work on behalf of a restful heart. Rest in Him. The seed represents the Word of God. When seed is planted in good soil, it produces a great harvest. To have good soil in your heart is to have a great atmosphere for growth. If you look at the previous paragraphs in Mark chapter four, you'll notice that Jesus addresses the different reasons the Word doesn't take root

 

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He Works While You Rest...

When seed is planted in good soil, a miracle of multiplication takes place! Great soil yields sometimes thirty, sometimes sixty, and sometimes even one hundred times as much as was planted! 

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When we plant seeds of God's Word into the lives of others, and we don't see a result at first, we must not lose heart. When we plant seeds of faith for God to move mightily in our midst, and then we water them with the Word of God and the promise of His faithfulness, we can rest in God and trust the growth process to Him. The one who rests in the knowledge who trusts God is who He says He is, they know that God can bring forth life from the smallest faith seed. When we lay our head on the pillow at night, God still works. 

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When we carry out our daily duties and entrust our unfulfilled desires to God, He carries out His plan for us. When we cease striving because we know He is God, He steps up and shows us that He truly is God. It's important not to forget that God's promises are true for you and for those you touch every day. Jesus is an active and engaged God and He does His best work on behalf of a restful heart. Rest in Him. He's fully invested in you.

Susie Larson

 

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I've been working my way through the Gospel of Mark and something caught my attention recently.

Read this little passage:

Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.” (verses 26-27)

The seed represents the Word of God. When seed is planted in good soil, it produces a great harvest.

To have good soil in your heart is to have a great atmosphere for growth.

If you look at the previous paragraphs in Mark chapter four, you'll notice that Jesus addresses the different reasons the Word doesn't take root:

o  Seed on the footpath (and unguarded heart) ~ Satan comes and takes it away

o  Seed on the rocky soil (no spiritual depth) ~ Troubles come and they fall away

o  Seed among the thorns (distracted by worries, enticed by riches) ~ The lesser life makes them lose their way

And yet, when seed is planted in good soil, a miracle of multiplication takes place!

Great soil yields sometimes thirty, sometimes sixty, and sometimes even one hundred times as much as was planted!

When we plant seeds of God's Word into the lives of others, and we don't see a result at first, we must not lose heart.

When we plant seeds of faith for God to move mightily in our midst, and then we water them with the Word of God and the promise of His faithfulness, we can rest in God and trust the growth process to Him.

When we hold on to faith, we don't have to keep digging up the soil.

The striver struggles with the unseen process, can't quite accept that most change at first happens beneath the surface.

But the one who rests in the knowledge who trusts God is who He says He is, they know that God can bring forth life from the smallest faith seed.

They know that in due time, life will push through the soil, and reveal itself to a watching world.

There's something so powerful about a heart at rest, a heart set fully on the faithfulness of God.

When we lay our head on the pillow at night, God still works.

When we carry out our daily duties and entrust our unfulfilled desires to God, He carries out His plan for us.

When we cease striving because we know He is God, He steps up and shows us that He truly is God.

It's important to plant seeds of faith in the soil of your heart.

It's important to sow seeds in the lives of others.

It's important not to forget that God's promises are true for you and for those you touch every day.

And how wonderful to know that as you entrust your whole life to Him (as well as the countless seeds you sow), He is working and continues to work on your behalf.

Jesus is an active and engaged God and He does His best work on behalf of a restful heart.

Rest in Him. He's fully invested in you.

Susie has spoken locally, nationally, and internationally to thousands of women about such issues as prayer, balance and the power of our choices. Susie is the author of several books and many articles. She also works as a freelance writer for Focus on the Family. Susie has been interviewed on radio stations across the country. Susie communicates the love of Jesus with passion, humor and conviction.

Interests

I love...reading, writing, cycle class, biking on the trails as fast as I can, spending time with my husband and sons, watching my two older sons lead worship, watching my youngest son play football or basketball, and sitting quietly with Jesus and listening to what He has to say

Website: http://www.susielarson.com

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Rocky-Ground "Faith"

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Rocky-ground people don't understand that salvation has a cost - and they don't understand the incredible reward of following Christ. Jesus talks of people who receive the gospel like rocky ground receives seeds. They immediately receive God’s Word with joy, but quickly fall away when tested. They want the benefits of salvation, but they don't want the responsibilities. God's Word, which they received with joy, now demands things of them they're unwilling to give -  their initial joy dissolves when they discover they might lose popularity or have to change their lifestyle

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Imagine shallow soil covering a layer of rocks where seeds quickly sprout up “with joy.”

But as soon as the sun comes up, they wilt and die because they have no roots.

In the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:1-20) Jesus talks of people who receive the gospel like rocky ground receives seeds.

They immediately receive God’s Word with joy, but quickly fall away when tested.

They want the benefits of salvation, but they don't want the responsibilities.

God's Word, which they received with joy, now demands things of them they're unwilling to give. ⁽¹⁾ 

Perhaps someone mocks them when they stand up for unpopular teachings of Scripture.

Maybe someone rejects them when they share the gospel.

Or perhaps a Christian friend confronts them about their sins. 

Their initial joy dissolves when they discover they might lose popularity or have to change their lifestyle.

Rocky-ground people don't understand that salvation has a cost (Luke 14:25-35). 

And they don't understand the incredible reward of following Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).

Let's pray for these rocky-ground people that they might know and understand the love of Jesus.

(1) Luke simply says “testing,” but Matthew and Mark explain it is a trial directly linked to God’s Word.. 

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I'm still a sinner, a learner, a student who falls down and disappoints God at times. But it's my desire to grow closer to the Lord, day by day, minute by minute.

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