Mark 4

In the last chapter the scribes accused Jesus, who was filled with the Holy Spirit, of being possessed by demons. So they were blashpheming the Holy Spirit. So Jesus began speaking to them in parables so that they would fall under the curse of Isaiah - that they would see and not perceive, and hear but never understand.

Jesus explained the meaning of the parable of the sower to His disciples. When you hear (or read) the word of God does it plant a seed in you that produces a crop of faith, wisdom, joy, and a desire after the things of God - or does it fall on unhearing ears, unseeing eyes, and a hard heart?

We are to be a light in this world. Not shining our own light, but the light of God. The Holy Spirit is the oil that makes our lamps burn, and He will reveal all things to those He shines through.

And don't skimp on sharing what you have received from God, for by the measure you use, it will be measured to you. If you hold back what God has given you, then you will lose even what He gave you.

God transforms our hearts the way a crop grows in the earth. It happens by a process that nobody can explain, but is undeniable to everyone. Pray and read the word daily, and God will transform you.

God can grow even the smallest amount of faith into a fruitful and protective ministry. Do not worry about how impossible things may seem, just keep your heart set on God.

Jesus has power beyond our comprehension. When we trust in Him He will protect us from the harshest of storms. We do not have to worry or be afraid, we only have to trust in Him.