God’s Word is like seed planted in the heart of mankind. Soil full of weeds and thorns will choke out and hinder fruitfulness. The thorns of the heart are worry, fear, and doubt. But there are ways to combat the thorns for a fruitful life.
In the ongoing study of Jesus’ parable found in Mark Chapter 4, we find that the four types of soil He mentions, yield differing crops and harvests. The thorny soil represents worries of life and the distractions of wealth that interfere with the fruitfulness of God’s Word and choke out our growing faith. His desire is that would be be people of faith, which means completely trusting Him to intervene in life’s problems and provision. When we demonstrate an authentic faith, then we will experience the fruitful, abundant life that Jesus promises.
