Hear Ye Therefore

“Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭13:18-23‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Who's your gardener?

What are you allowing to be sown in your heart! 

I have been every kind of dirt there is, and am happy to report, I am now good soil. The hard places, for the most part, have been removed. The big dirt clods broken up; rocks removed! My field is not fallow! 

For the longest time I tried to tend my own garden, weeding and planting so many hours on my knees in bad soil. A great fail!

I a couple of years ago did some digging (pardon the pun) and got some good knowledge on gardening and found out soil and seed make a big difference! I found the right Gardener! 

He's in charge and directs me in my part! I help to maintain though the plants! I watch for the weeds. I have to make sure that any new plantings I receive are not "GMO"s by unscrupulous or even well meaning dealers! I run everything by my Gardener.

If there is pruning a to be done, He does it, in the right season, to insure the best and biggest fruit. I trust my Gardner! 

My Gardner has a huge operation and many helpers! He gives them good instructions however, sometimes they don't listen, or sometime they get sloppy. Sometimes they are late or don't even show up. But I trust my Gardner, because He knows what's best for my garden and it will be a beautiful garden when He's done, regardless of the workers.

I leave it in His capable hands. I trust that as long as I am willing to do my part, and yes I am involved in the maintenance of my garden, that it will be perfect in the end! What I love most about Him is that He is not above getting His hands dirty; He gets right down in the dirt next to me! That's when I learn so much. He is a wealth of knowledge and is so tender in His care of the plantings.

I know as long as I give Him my resources; as long as He is in control and I don't try and usurp His authority; as long as I believe in Him and His power to make it happen, my garden will produce enough fruit for, not only me and my family but for many, many others too! 

My Gardner is awesome!

I would never trust another!

So if you need a replacement for who does your gardening, I heartily give recommendation for Mine! He planted the first garden, so His résumé extensive, His credentials are flawless and to top it off, He only uses heirloom plantings, because He knows I only want the best stock, the best seed, the best fruit; as should you too!

So, my friend do not trust your garden to renegade helpers that say they work for Him. If they belong to Him, He will be with them! His seeds will always have The Maker's seal of approval! 

You get what He paid for!

Even so - MARANATHA! 

From 7/28/14