The last element that we will look at regarding the growth process is time – the “season” for growth of the seed. Nothing which requires growth and maturity can achieve it instantly – it must be allowed time to develop. We must grow according to God’s timing and His direction. As we have seen throughout […]

Did you realize that when you were born God placed a light inside of you? This light inside of you desires the things of God – even when the true God is not known to a man, he still desires God. There has never been any civilization on this earth, no matter how remote, that […]

Let’s look at the next element required for growth: light. Light is the form of radiant energy that makes vision possible. Since sight is a very important sense, light furnishes most of the information that we have about our surroundings; and more importantly, light makes life itself possible. Green plants make direct use of the […]

Dear Momma, I know the Bible says to honor your parents. I know this is a commandment. I know this is the only one of the ten commandments with a promise attached… but how am I supposed to honor someone who doesn’t deserve my honor? Will I miss out on the promise if I cannot obey this […]

Another vital ingredient in the development of the seed is water. In the natural, water is the most abundant and useful substance on the earth. Water covers more than 70% of the earth’s surface and exists as vapor in the earth’s atmosphere. Water is essential to life and has vast influence on weather and climate. […]

Let’s take a look at the soil. Jesus illustrates the importance of the soil in ‘the parable of the sower’ in Matthew 13:3-8. He then further explains this parable to His disciples in Matthew 13:19-23. It is very clear that it is the responsibility of the receiver of the seed to cause it to grow […]

Let’s look at the seed. As defined before, a seed is “a young plant enclosed with a food supply; a tiny plant inside a hard outer coat is called an embryo, and is the only part of the seed that can grow.” The seed is the most important part of the plant, since it is […]

Psalm 33:2-3 (NIV) says, “Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” It has always intrigued me – this “new song” theme. I have always loved music. I have always loved to write little poems or “lyrics” […]

Throughout the Bible, there are many words and ideas used symbolically. One such instance is in our text – Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV). Listed there are nine character traits or qualities that the Apostle Paul calls “fruit,” that we, as Christians, should exhibit. In order to understand how we can make this fruit produce in our […]

Psalm 86:17 (NIV) “Give me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.” I suppose that each one of us may have some little signpost that has become a point of communication between us and our Father God. […]