4 x 6 Plan | Read: Mark 4:10-25 & 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
The farmer plants seed by taking God’s word to others. (Mark 4:14)
My father in-law has been a dairy farmer his whole life. He loves looking at corn fields and talking bout fertilizers. I usually have no clue what he’s talking about but it intrigues me how passionate he is about making sure the “dirt is good”. As a farmer, he does know some things are important to growing corn and utlimatelty feeding all of his cattle. He knows that you have to plant seeds in “good dirt” — dirt that is full of minerals and gets sufficient moisture, dirt that is well-supported and compacted to survive wind and rain, and dirt that is not infested by weeds and pests who choke away life.
Jesus teaches that our lives as His followers will produce amazing results when we plant ourselves in an environment that nourishes and sustains our faith. Being planted in good dirt starts by being connected to God’s people and God’s Word. Good dirt is not easily swept away, the same way the church has sustained for thousands of years. Good dirt is not overrun with pests, pollution, or weeds, which choke our spiritual growth. In our lives, weeds often surface in the form of distraction, negativity, or apathy.
In good dirt, God produces infinite good results in our lives. He changes our hearts and allows His goodness to overflow into the lives of others around us.
Action Steps
Bible: What is God showing me? What am I going to do about it?
Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.
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