Looking through the eyes of Christ!

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.” Matthew 13:24-26

This parable presents a global view of God’s plan of salvation and how He deals with the devious work of Satan. God also offers insight and wisdom on the role of a believer.

The story is about a man who planted good seeds of wheat in his field.

Satan came along while everyone was sleeping and planted weeds among the good seeds.

The servant of the man noticed the weeds growing and asked the man how they got in the field. The man replied this was the work of the enemy.

The servant asked if he should pull out all the weeds but the man said no because when you pull out the weeds you may uproot the wheat with them.

The man said let them grow together until the harvest. Then you can burn the weeds and store the wheat in the barn.

Some thoughts about this story:

You and I are responsible to sow the good seeds of Christ.

We live in a world populated with both the good seeds of Christ and the seeds of the enemy. Pray for the discernment of the Holy Spirit to see the light from the darkness in the world.

It is not your responsibility to judge others. This is the role of Christ.

We live in the world but we are not of the world. You are a privileged member of the “set apart” people of God and have an eternal inheritance through Christ.

Satan is at work to steal, kill, and destroy. He knows all your weaknesses and will tempt you where you are most vulnerable.

Wear the armor of Christ at all times.

Satan has infiltrated our governments, schools, the media, and our churches. You need to look at the world through the eyes of Christ.

Light cannot coexist with darkness.

Present your body as a living sacrifice to God and live in oneness with Christ through the Holy Spirit.

The blood of the Cross is how you can stay clean with God.

You can defeat Satan with the word of Christ and the blood of the Cross. Satan is terrified of Christ.

Your salvation is the word of Christ. He never changes!