So topsoil is basically the soft earth that covers the hard ground that the grass is having a hard time growing through (that's why it's dead) ...the seeds are grass seeds ...the fertilizer or water starts the growth, and the pine straw is the last layer as it seals the moisture and protects the seed from the birds and the scorch of the sun.
So then, what's the spiritual revelation? All 5 layers are necessary ...the hard ground is our FLESH!! That's why we've got to be careful not to sow into it because it yields death!! While it's hard for things to grow out of it, it's still important because it provides a starting point and roots still need to get through it...however, it must be broken up (pride) ...not with a rake but with a shovel!! This is the part we don't like to deal with!! I got blisters in my hands trying to break through that clay!! It's not easy but it's necessary before you add topsoil (GRACE).
Grace is Jesus!! It's what's already been provided for us ...that's why we must come to Jesus broken to our flesh before we can receive grace (topsoil). Then you have the seed (WORD) ...no Word, no growth! The seed goes into the good ground (topsoil), not the broken ground. Next? Fertilizer or water (FAITH) ...grace and faith must work hand and hand (Ephesians 2:8). If you don't believe in what's already been provided for you, the seed is simply dry seed in the ground; it needs help to kick it into action.
The last layer ...pine straw (God), which protects from the birds, the scorch of the sun, and seals moisture. This layer is the pivotal because it covers everything else ...it protects and it seals. "God will watch over His word to ensure it performs" (Jeremiah 1:12).
ALL 5 layers are essential to manifestation! So now, once the roots begin to spout, they will begin to burrow through the ground that had to be broken up. This is what causes us to act right and live right!!... The Word of God taking root!!...not our performance but the Word. This is also what causes manifestation of the BLESSING (Genesis 1:28) in every area of our lives ...finances, relationships, health, etc.
Breaking flesh/pride/unforgiving (hard ground), receiving everything God has for us by grace/Jesus (topsoil), hearing/reading the Word (seed), continuing to hear the word/staying around believers or good company/listening to music that glorifies God/speaking life (fertilizer/water), and allowing God to be God/hiding in Him/finding security and rest in Him (pine straw) allll working together, yield growth!!
'Things aren't working out? I've had to evaluate my sowing process on occasion. Have I forgiven? Or am I still holding on to pride? Have I received God's grace or am I still beating myself up from my past? Do I live life as though I have to work to deserve things? Or do I live to in God's grace receiving all He has for me? Have I spent time in the Word? Or do I stay busy doing other things? What seeds am I sowing??? Am I consistent with my prayer life? Who am I hanging around? What music am I listening to? Last, do I allow God to protect me? Do I rest in Him? Do I acknowledge Him as God or do I try to do things on my own??
God loves us so much y'all! I want to encourage you today! God is with you always, but He's a God of order and can't go against His Word. Are you prepared to sow If it's not working, then we must re-evaluate!!
GOD (pine straw)
FAITH (fertilizer/water)
WORD (seed)
GRACE (topsoil)
FLESH (hard ground)
Love y'all!!
Pursuing Truth,
D.
“Everything that I am, is because of Jesus Christ. All that I ever do, I do it only to bring Him glory.”
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