The Whole Story: A Life in God's Kingdom, Part OneShembull

Daily Reflection: In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus is teaching the crowd the importance of genuinely receiving the “seed” of his word on good soil. This entails not just hearing the word of the Lord but listening and obeying it. Pay attention to verse 9, which says, “he who has ears to hear, let him hear,” and watch the Bible Project video for today to get a full understanding of what the word “hear” actually means. In this season, as we learn about many essential themes of our faith, it is crucial to remember this parable and allow the truths of God’s Word to fall on good soil, choosing not just to hear about them, but rather to listen to them and obey them as the family of God so they can take root in our lives and invite others into the Kingdom of God.

Daily Demonstration: Today, as you read the word, ask the Lord if there is a “seed” of truth that you’ve allowed to be devoured, choked out, or killed off in some way. Repent and choose to receive it on good soil. As you fast, ask that God would open your ears in such a way that you have never used them before – to hear the voice of God clearer than you ever have before. Be sure to listen and obey so that it can take root, grow, and yield a crop for the Kingdom of God.