The Explanation of the Parable of the Sower

Today's Reflections

The Explanation of the Parable of the Sower

 

Mt 13:18-23

[Jesus said to his disciples,] ¹⁸ “Hear then the parable of the sower. ¹⁹The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the kingdom without understanding it, and the evil one comes and steals away what was sown in his heart. ²⁰The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy. ²¹But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away. ²²The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. ²³But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.”

Reflection:

The seed sown on… The seed (God’s Word) falls on the soil (audience). But there are different kinds of soil.

When we are the path, we simply refuse Jesus. We think that we can go on with our life without him. We do not want to accept correction. Other people are a burden to us, and serving Jesus is a restriction to our schedules.

When we are the rocky ground, we believe Jesus but we do not observe his words and obey his will. We follow him at first, but we do not remain faithful until the end.

When we are the thorns, we know Jesus but we do not want to give him our time, talents, and treasures. We are cluttered with a multiplicity of worldly interests.

When we are the good soil, we are receptive to the values and priorities of Jesus; we live a life that is rooted in Jesus. So we bear fruit abundantly.

What kind of soil are we?

What do we produce for God