Devotionals
The Kingdom Series, Part 12
Topic: The Kingdom like a man who scatters seed on the ground
Scriptural references:
He also said, “The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how …… (Mark 4:26 - 29).
(Other references: Acts 19:20; Matthew 16:18; Romans 1:16)
Sermon:
Today, we continue with the series on the Parables of the Kingdom. We kick started with part one titled, “The Kingdom like a grain of mustard seed”. Followed by part two which was titled, “The Kingdom like a Leaven”. Then part three which was titled, “The Kingdom like a Treasure hid in a Field". Then part four which was titled, “the kingdom like a merchant seeking pearls”. Then part five which titled, “The kingdom like a net that gathered every kind of fish”. Then part six which I titled, “The Kingdom like a certain king taking account of his servants”. Then part seven which I titled, “The Kingdom like a householder who hired more labourers”. Then Part eight which I titled, “The Kingdom like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son”. Then Part nine, which I titled, “The Kingdom like a travelling man who gave talents”. Then Part ten, which I titled, “The Kingdom like ten virgins. Then, Part eleven, which I titled, “The Kingdom like a man who sowed good seed in his field”.
Today, we are looking at Part twelve, which is titled, “The Kingdom like a man who scatters seed on the ground”. In Mark 4:26, our Lord Jesus Christ likened the kingdom of God to a man who scatters seed on the ground. He shared the story from Mark 4: 26 - 29. He described a farmer who scatters seed on the ground and when he wakes up every night and day, the seed grows and he doesn’t know how. By itself, the stalk shows up , then the ear, then the full grain in the ear and when the corn is fully ripe, it is due for harvest (Mark 4:26-29). The man (or farmer) symbolizes the servant of God preaching the gospel and spreading the word of God.
The parable portrays the assignment of servants of God to preach, and propagate the gospel through the spreading of the word of God. It also shows the miraculous power of the gospel after being preached. How it grows spontaneously, inexplicably and miraculously. The growth and progression of the gospel is beyond human explanation and reasoning. It grows and advances supernaturally. Acts 19:20 says, “So mightily grew the word and it prevailed”. The growth and increase of the word has advanced the Kingdom and it is still advancing the kingdom. For by the preaching of the gospel, souls of men are harvested. Because the word (gospel) is the power of God to save the souls of men (Romans 1:16).
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said, He would build his church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. This shows that growth and advancement of the church and Kingdom cannot be stopped. It is advancing and would keep on advancing spontaneously until the end.
The lesson from this parable is that: 1. As we preach and propagate the gospel of Christ, we spread and scatter the word for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. 2. The consequent effect of sowing the seed is growth and supernatural/spontaneous advancement which is purely the work of the supernatural grace of God. It is not the work of man and cannot be explained by man. 3. The preaching of the gospel leads to harvest of souls .
Prayer: Father GOD, I choose to be part of what you are doing on the earth. I choose to be part of your fruitful and advancing Kingdom. Empower me with your word, so that I may win more souls for you and advance your kingdom. I pray with thanksgiving in Jesus name.
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