Effort given is Never Unrecognized; Love given is Never Lost
by Nuvi Dela Cruz
July 16, 2017
July 16, 2017
Jesus often shared parables with people as a means of teaching them - even to us in the present. Wherein, these parables were meant to help us see and reflect on the relation of his teachings and our lives. He loves us so much that He is giving us the opportunity to make the change that would make our lives better for our own and others.
God's word is often delivered to us through different ways - directly, but more often through indirect means. As mentioned from Jesus' Parable of the Seed Grower, there are four different kinds of soil where the seeds fell upon - the hard one, rocky, those with thorns, and the good soil. In the present time, this can be reflected upon man's ability to be consistent with the effort they put in as they encounter different environments and situations. Man being the seed grower is a choice that each of us will make - a choice that involves our capacity to accept His truth.
As some do receive His word, they do not go beyond man's observations that may lead to some individuals being unable to respond to Him and others being enthusiastic, only when there is no negative conditions or consequences attached to it. While some answers to Him with the belief that He carries their burden all throughout, and when the time comes that trials arise and things don't as planned - they breakaway from God's grace. Lastly, we have those who are able to understand and grasp God's word into their hearts - those who heard His word, believed in Him and placed their heartfelt trust on Him.
God wants us to follow Him and be like Him - but still gives us the free will to choose whether to do so. Through Jesus and the apostles; parables as our guide, we are being enlightened to the possibilities of our actions. As man is created to be stewards of His creation, we are His disciples - advocates who are making an effort in spreading His word through their own free and heartfelt self-dedications.
God's word is often delivered to us through different ways - directly, but more often through indirect means. As mentioned from Jesus' Parable of the Seed Grower, there are four different kinds of soil where the seeds fell upon - the hard one, rocky, those with thorns, and the good soil. In the present time, this can be reflected upon man's ability to be consistent with the effort they put in as they encounter different environments and situations. Man being the seed grower is a choice that each of us will make - a choice that involves our capacity to accept His truth.
As some do receive His word, they do not go beyond man's observations that may lead to some individuals being unable to respond to Him and others being enthusiastic, only when there is no negative conditions or consequences attached to it. While some answers to Him with the belief that He carries their burden all throughout, and when the time comes that trials arise and things don't as planned - they breakaway from God's grace. Lastly, we have those who are able to understand and grasp God's word into their hearts - those who heard His word, believed in Him and placed their heartfelt trust on Him.
God wants us to follow Him and be like Him - but still gives us the free will to choose whether to do so. Through Jesus and the apostles; parables as our guide, we are being enlightened to the possibilities of our actions. As man is created to be stewards of His creation, we are His disciples - advocates who are making an effort in spreading His word through their own free and heartfelt self-dedications.