Wednesday July 24, 2024

Matthew 13:1-9

Jesus left the house and sat by the lakeside, but such large crowds gathered round him that he got into a boat and sat there. The people all stood on the beach, and he told them many things in parables.

We do not find this style in Matthew a lot but here and there it shows up. In the Gospel of Mark, whenever Jesus is about to say something very important, St Mark puts Jesus in a boat. St Matthew has a different style: The Jesus of Matthew goes up a mountain whenever he has something super important to say. We do not have the time here to explain it all but just to notice it.

The kingdom of God is like a seed that falls on many different kinds of soil. I always wanted to be the fertile soil that gives no resistance to the presence of God. But the truth is, our lives are all at different stages. An alcoholic who is not ready to listen even if put in the best rehabilitation center it is a waste of money. They have to be ready. Sometimes when you and I are going through rough times we may not be ready to hear that God has a plan. So I want us today to practice patience with ministry. Just plant the seed and do all you can to protect. She will get it someday.

Peace!!!