Matthew 13:18-23

Jesus Explains the Parable of the sower

Matthew 13:18-23‎

Listen, then, and learn what the parable of the sower means. Those who hear the message about the kingdom but do not understand it are like the seeds that fell along the path. The evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in them. The seeds that fell on rocky ground stand for those who receive the message gladly as soon as they hear it. But it does not sink deep into them, and they don't last long. So when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, they give up at once. The seeds that fell among the thorn bushes stand for those who hear the message, but the worries about this life and the love for riches choke the message, and they don't bear fruit. And the seeds sown in good soil stand for those who hear the message and understand it: they bear fruit, some as much as a hundred, others sixty, and others thirty.

The scripture above explains in verse 19

"Those who hear the message about the kingdom but do not understand it are like the seeds that fell along the path. The evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in them." 

Those who don't hear the message don't have faith - Romans 10:17

"So then, faith comes by hearing the message, and the message comes through preaching Christ." 

And we cannot preach Christ without his spirit. - John 15:26-27 "The helper will come - the spirit, who reveals the truth about God and who comes from the father. I will send him to you from the father. And he will speak about me. And you too, will speak about me."

The scripture above explains in verse 20-21

The seeds that fell on rocky ground stand for those who receive the message gladly as soon as they hear it. But it does not sink deep into them, and they don't last long. So when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, they give up at once.

One thing that a lot of people miss out on is that the scripture tests you. 

1 Corinthians 3:15

And the quality of each person's work will be seen when the day of Christ exposes it, for on that day fire will reveal everyone's work; the fire will test it and show it's real quality. If what was build on the foundation survives the fire, the builder will receive the reward. But if anyone's work is burned up, then he will lose it.

The seeds that feel among the thorn bushes stand for those who hear the message, but the worries about this life and the love for riches choke the message, and they don't bear fruit.

The scripture above explains in verse 22

We claim that we want to become born again Christians but there are some arias in our lives that we don't want to let go off. You may find out that you are in the process of becoming a born again Christian, and then you read the scripture that talks about separating yourself from the world. And there you find yourself in a very tight situation where you have to stop your friendship with your old friends, because they are still living in sin. You are worried about what they will say about you to the other people.

The scripture above explains in verse 23

And the seeds sown in good soil stand for those who hear the message and understand it: they bear fruit, some as much as a hundred, others sixty, and others thirty.

James 1:22-25

Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice. Whoever listens to the word but does not put it into practice is like a man who looks in a mirror and sees himself as he is. He takes a good look at himself and then goes away and at once forgets what he looks like. But those who look closely into the perfect law that sets people free, who keep on paying attention to it and do not simply listen and then forget it, but put it into practice - they will blessed by God In what they do.

the fruits of humility

The fruits of humility

Jesus came into the world so that he could save us from Pride. He came into the world as a human being in order to give us a clear demonstration of the trap he has set for death.

Jesus didn't come to the world to die!! No. He came to kill death. He came to kill pride by humility.

If you look at it in a spiritual way, he came to kill Satan. He came to show us how to kill death,

A lot of people think that he came to suffer for our sins so that we could live. No Jesus trapped death he came to kill Satan. If you look at it in a worldly way yes you may say he came to die for our sins. But if you look at it spiritually he came to kill Pride or death or sin or Satan. He came to give us power to kill Satan. To make us rich, to give us power to kill Satan. And this power is called humility. (humbleness)

He has told us to sit down so that we could be made great.  

Matthew 19:28

Jesus‎ said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

I know right now your thoughts are: "when will I get to heaven", "I want to be made great here on earth I want to be rich here on earth".

That right there my friend is the biggest deception Satan uses against us. "You are not going to be rich here on earth, you will only be rich when you get to heaven.

 All the money on earth belongs to God. In fact God says all the money in the world belongs to my Temple. we are the Temple of God.

Money is the last thing on God's mind he says in Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

 

The scripture says in Haggai 1:8 Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored," says the LORD.

You are lying in ruins God wants fix you, after he has foninshed fixing you then he will give you all the desires of your heart. You must first die to yourself so that you can gain everything. Isaiah 60 and 61 tells us about all the blessings he has kept for his people.

All you have to do is let the spirit take control as it is said in the scripture Psalm 110:1 The LORD says to my lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."

The poison behind pride

Pride is the reason why the old dragon Satan has been cast out of heaven.

Satan used to be one of the most important servants of God. Our heavenly father  gave him power and everything he needed.

But his pride brought him‎ down he, wanted to make himself more higher than God and thought he could sit on God's throne.

Isaiah 14:12-15

How you have fallen from heaven,
    morning star, son of the dawn!
You have been cast down to the earth,
    you who once laid low the nations!
13 You said in your heart,
    “I will ascend to the heavens;
I will raise my throne
    above the stars of God;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
    on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon.‎
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;
    I will make myself like the Most High.”
15 But you are brought down to the realm of the dead,

    to the depths of the pit.

If you look at the scripture above his "I's" bought him down.

Pride produces rotten fruits

1) ignorance 

2) disagreement 

3) meaningless debate

4) envy; wishing that you had talents that some else has-Jealousy.

5) giving evil opinion based on incomplete knowledge.

6) deliberately deviating from what is good-stuboness

7) arguing   irritably or with irritating persistence.

8)  corruption of the mind

9)  living in error

10) inordinate  desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions.

11) greed

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dont confuse sit

Don't confuse sit

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We are confused by what the word sit means. Sit means that we should let the spirit take control. We can't  lift ourselves  up by selfish ambitions-Pride.

Luke 14:10-11

But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, 'Friend, move up to a better place.' Then you will be honoured in the presence of all the other guests. For all those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great.”

Remember that when you live in the Spirit you are a Child or a seed. You grow spiritually by the word of God through the Holy spirit. The word is your food. So you cannot grow without food. As you are growing In the spirit you become humble"

The phrase in Luke 14-10 - But when you are invited, take the lowest place" 

(is the very reason why we came here on earth we are bought here to be made humble by the spirit of the living God.)

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The phrase in Luke 14:10"so that when your host comes" he will say to you,'Friend, move up to a better place.'  Then you will be honoured in the presence of all the other guests. - ( is when Jesus will come to fetch those who have humbled themselves and take them to a better place heaven. To rule with them  as he has promised.)

Luke 14:11"For all those who make themselves great will be humbled" means that - (those who lift themselves up by selfish ambitions will be will be destroyed by death in the lake of fire with satan. Pride produces rotten fruits.)

Those who refuse to be humble gives a clear description that they don't want to go to heaven. God brought us here on earth because he doesn't want people like Satan in heaven.  

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I know right now satan is in your mind telling you that if you become a born again Christian you are going to suffer

I know right now Satan is in your mind telling you that born again is suffering.
The question is are you not suffering right now?
Is everything perfect in your life right now?
Do you have money?
Are you happy?
Is your boyfriend/girlfriend not cheating on you right now?
Are you successful?
Do you have a car?

You see Satan is a deceiver he knows how play with your mind. He makes you think that your life is perfect and he is in the process of destroying you by his evil schemes.

Jesus wants you to sacrifice your problems nothing more

Jesus wants you to have a long lasting life with everything you need.

why is it sometimes so hard to belive that God is more powerful than satan?

Jesus is a live demonstration of showing us that in order for us to live. And to know God's will for us and everything we need to know is through the word of God.

The scripture has to come true, he is the scripture Jesus is the word of God.

Why don't you ask yourself why is it so easy to believe that satan is alive and there are demons. I mean we see servants of God casting demons out of a person's life at church services. And yet it is still difficult to believe that heaven is real. Sometimes it's so hard to believe that God is more powerful than satan. And you get all worked up thinking that God is angry at you, thinking that you don't have faith in God. Don't get confused by that. These things where meant to happen. The scripture has to come true.
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If you look at Ephesians 6:11‎
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Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.‎. The devil is a deceiver he makes you believe that something is real when it is not. Or something is not real when it is. He has been given the power to deceive you.

The scripture says in Revelation chapter 12:12 "But how terrible for the earth and the sea! For the Devil has come down to you, and he is filled with rage. Because he knows that he has only a little time left".

So then Put on the armour of God Ephesians chapter 6

for us to live is through the word of God (Jesus Christ)
He knew before the World was greated that Satan will confuse our minds.
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And for you to be able to know God's will for your life and to be able to defeat Satan is through the power of the Spirit of God (Holy spirit).
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Jesus is coming to get his are you a born again Christian? ‎

No need to panic just say this prayer: LORD Jesus I repent of my sins, come into my heart I make you my LORD and saviour Amen

I encourage you to go to a bible based church in your neighbourhood. Pick up your cross and daily follow our LORD Jesus Christ.

I believe you ve' just got born again‎

Repentance Prayer Psalm 51

Psalm 51

Today is your day to be saved

Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love;
in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions.
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Thoroughly wash away my guilt;
and from my sin cleanse me.
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For I know my transgressions;
my sin is always before me.b
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Against you, you alone have I sinned;
I have done what is evil in your eyes
So that you are just in your word,
and without reproach in your judgment.c
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Behold, I was born in guilt,
in sin my mother conceived me.*d
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Behold, you desire true sincerity;
and secretly you teach me wisdom.
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Cleanse me with hyssop,* that I may be pure;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.e
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You will let me hear gladness and joy;
the bones you have crushed will rejoice.
II
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Turn away your face from my sins;
blot out all my iniquities.
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A clean heart create for me, God;
renew within me a steadfast spirit.f
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Do not drive me from before your face,
nor take from me your holy spirit.g
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Restore to me the gladness of your salvation;
uphold me with a willing spirit.
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I will teach the wicked your ways,
that sinners may return to you.
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Rescue me from violent bloodshed, God, my saving God,
and my tongue will sing joyfully of your justice.h
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Lord, you will open my lips;
and my mouth will proclaim your praise.
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For you do not desire sacrifice* or I would give it;
a burnt offering you would not accept.i
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My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit;
a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.
III
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*Treat Zion kindly according to your good will;
build up the walls of Jerusalem.j
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Then you will desire the sacrifices of the just,
burnt offering and whole offerings;
then they will offer up young bulls on your altar.

God lifts the humble

Luke 14:8

When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place.

James 4:10

‎Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.‎

guard your mind

Don't loose hope during the process.

Remember it's a process!! As mentioned in my post yesterday you where called to be free. Never loose hope we serve a faithful God he will never leave you nor forsake you.

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Deuteronomy 31:6‎
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

‎Satan always targets the mind—it is our primary battlefield. He bombards every believer’s mind with defeated thoughts. He does this through the world system which he rules and his myriads of demons. He understands that if he can control the mind, he can control the body. So, if we are going to “learn to control our bodies in a way that is pure and honorable,” (1 Thess 4:4) we must fight to control our mind.

So then

Ephesians chapter 6 The Armor of God
‎Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ‎Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ‎For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.‎Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ‎Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ‎and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ‎In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ‎Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

‎And pray in the Spirit on all occasionswith all kinds of prayers and requests.With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. ‎

Never forget that your mind is the enemies bulk eye. Guard your mind at all times.

learn to walk in the spirit

If you feel like everybody hates you, don't want to be around you, or if you feel like you are insulted in any kind of way. Don't take it personally you are in the spirit of the living God. This things are happening because you don't want to let go of the flesh(human nature). I encourage you to let go of the flesh. One thing you have to understand is that it is not the person you think is fighting you or insulting, it is the spirit behind that person. there is a demonic spirit behind the person you are fighting.Learn to walk in the spirit in order to be able to see what's behind the cape. And you will see things differently.‎

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 ‎

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

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Galatians 5:16-26 ‎

Walking in the Spirit
‎I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.‎For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. ‎ But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

‎Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are:‎adultery,‎fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,‎ idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, ‎envy, ‎murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, thatthose who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.‎ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness,goodness, faithfulness,‎gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. ‎And thosewho are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.‎ Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.‎