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Written by knsl
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Tuesday, 03 February 2009 23:38 |
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PLANTING A SEED
By Marion Smith
Feb 3 2009
1 Cor 3:6
I am sure you have seen this – weeds or little flowers pushing their
way up to the sunshine in a crack of a sidewalk, driveway or road.
Sometimes I wonder how they thrive so well, when things I have planted
intentionally do so poorly! Today I noticed a wonderful gift from God
in our cement patio area. The spot where the bird dropped the
sunflower seed was almost invisible to the eye. There was no obvious
dirt to nurture its growth, and no water to sustain it. Despite all
odds, and because I didn’t pull it up when it looked so ugly and
weedy, it grew and blossomed into a beautiful sunflower which I
enjoyed.
When we share our love for the Lord with someone, or when we tell them
how God has helped and sustained us in our need, we are planting a
seed in that person’s mind. It is a seed of love that will grow into
full bloom, in God’s perfect time. We don’t have to feel responsible
to nurture, fertilize and water this seed to death. All we have to do
it plant it. God will take care of the rest. The most important thing
for Christians is - do not pull the seed of love as it grows. Do not
discourage or make fun of anyone searching for the truth. They may ask
questions or do things which look like a weed- unattractive and
annoying, but…… it is our responsibility to pray for that person and
watch God do His marvelous miracle as He draws the unbeliever into His
divine presence. Do you agree?
What a privilege to remember, once again, that God is in control. Source
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