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The Potential of a Seed

In 2005, scientists germinated a seed excavated from Herod the Great’s palace in Israel. Although the seed was two thousand years old, it grew into a three-foot-tall plant.

Jesus taught, “The kingdom of heaven is like a…seed” (Matthew 13:31). A seed is something that holds tremendous potential but cannot grow until it is planted. Many people think that the message of God’s kingdom is outdated, but just like King Herod’s seed, if it gets planted in the heart, it has the same potential for miracles as it did two thousand years ago. After all, as Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

In my late twenties and early thirties, I suffered from a debilitating disease. After five surgeries, the doctors had given up and I was left with constant bleeding and intense daily pain. I had prayed for years with no success, until one day, after a time of prayer, I knew something in me was different. I returned to the doctor days later, and the doctor verified that I was completely healed. There was no natural explanation for the events except that Jesus, who healed the sick two thousand years ago, still heals today. His Word is like a seed; if you get it into your heart, it will grow.

What is a challenge in your life that you could address with the seed of the Word of God?