October 29, 2011 (Job 20; Mark 3-4)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “The sower sows the word.” Mark 4:14 NASB
Observation: The sower is the one who sows the seed of God’s word. The sower is what we would call a preacher, teacher, pastor or evangelist in today’s time. The sowers job is to preach the word of God, not his own message or feelings. He is to sow the Word and let God’s Spirit work in the lives of those who truly believe.
Application: The cares and pressures of this life effect far to many of the sowers. Many are preaching messages that would not offend or expose sin for what it is because of the suffering the sower would face and the dollar they would loose. We must be careful to what we listen to (Mark 4:24) and discern between what is based on scripture and what is based on feelings. The Word of God is true and everlasting, it is safe to trust and depend on. No other word is so strong or so sure.
Prayer: Father praise and glory to Your name, You are God and no other is above You! Thank You for Your word that is truth we can count and depend on. It never falters or fails. Help the sowers of Your word proclaim it without fear. Provide them courage to stand strong knowing You will provide and protect them. Help us sow the word and nothing else. Help us to live Your word. Keep our emotions and feeling at bay and fill us with Your Spirit, in Jesus name, Amen!