The parable of the sewer and the various types of ground teaches that there will be persecution, tribulation, temptation and attacks from the Satan (Mathew 13:18-22). The one place where the seed thrives despite these difficulties and temptations is the good soil.
This ground represents the person who hears the truth, understands it and bears fruit. In other words, lives what he learns from God. He trusts God during persecution and tribulation. He rejects temptations choosing rather to suffer with God’s people (Hebrews 11:24-26). He does not pursue riches (Pr 11:28; 23:4). He commits himself to God and resists the evil one (1 Peter 5:6-9).
We all know from experience that life has difficulties, but if we have walked any length of time with God we also know that he gives us joy in our journey. As Paul wrote, “What shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31).
Take courage. God is with you.
