26 He also said, ‘The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, 27and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. 28The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. 29But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.’
BLOG DISCUSSION QUESTION: IN LIGHT OF THIS PARABLE, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHO CAME TO CHURCH AFTER A RECESS FROM WORSHIP, AND SAID TO YOU, "YOU KNOW...I'VE COME TO CHURCH FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, NOW, BUT I DON'T SEE IT HAVING MUCH EFFECT ON MY LIFE OR FAITH."?
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I guess I would tell my fellow parishner first, was I am glad to see them, and I apprecitate their honesty. Then let them know that there is no specific formula or receipe on how to obtain faith. We have no idea how or when faith will effect their lives. But i do know that it is important to be ready for the kingdom of God and that once you experience it, you will know it and nothing will ever be as important as having that connection to something that powerful.
I would try to be understanding and encouraging admitting the growth of the gospel seed in my heart is not always fast either. Weekly worship provides the best help for me for steady though sometimes it may seem slow progress.
This parable has a lot to say to us who live in a fast food, immediate gratification world, lightning fast internet world. Although there may be those, like the Apostle Paul, who had a rapid rise in faith, Jesus tells us that when it comes to faith, patience, diligence, and trust are important. A good prime rib roast cooks slowly. A fine wine takes time to age. Faith that can stand the test of time and trouble, takes time. But God is a great grower of faith, and no matter the time it takes, we can be confident it will grow and blossom.
I would have to say "keep coming because God is at work in your life".By continuing to attend and be part of the community of faith will allow their faith to sprout and grow.
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