Magnificent Life

"Still, other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted." Matthew 13:8 It's a familiar story: A farmer scatters seeds on the ground, and some of them take root and grow while others don't. What makes the difference? The seed that falls on good soil and produces a large harvest is a metaphor for how people succeed in life. The parable of the sower teaches that success depends on being attentive and reflective. Seeds that fall on fertile ground will grow if they get enough water and sunlight; this analogy also applies to people. The seed on good soil refers to those who are faithful, humble-minded, caring, and perseverant. For every seed to grow to its potential, you must faithfully plant it. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise because unfaithful farmers are unproductive and unfruitful and will not prosper. Therefore, honor the word of God in your heart; let it be deeply rooted so that it can become the source of all that is