"The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God's word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted."
As I was reading today, this verse popped out at me and I began to see the different people who have sown into my life over the years, especially the recent years. First and foremost it is MOST important that the seed of the Word planted in our hearts comes from our private communion with the Lord. We cannot be reliant upon pastors or friends to speak the Word to us. That is extra seed that is necessary but secondary.
Having said that, I began to think about the privilege I do not take lightly of those who have spoken and continue to speak into my life. God-fearing men and women who have taught me so much, been patient with me in my foolishness and have never given up on me. Just as much as I do not take lightly putting the Word into my heart in private communion - being sure it is bearing fruit in my life, I also want to be sure that I am producing fruit from the mentorship and leadership God has given me who steward the gift of God in me.
It is a beautiful relationship when both have their rightful place in our lives. The Word, intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit...being joined with true discipleship.
This may sound like something simple to you. You're right...it is. But in its simplicity, don't lose the value of it in your life. Sometimes we can allow ourselves to just get used to the favor of God and become lackadaisical with the treasure of others speaking into us. DON'T. I implore you - value those God has placed in your life. Bear fruit from the God-fearing discipleship they bring to your life.
Let those people know how much they mean to you. Pray for them.
Hebrews 13:7 NLT
"Remember your leaders who taught you the Word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith."
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