King James Version 1611 Matthew 13-23
But he that receiued seed into the good ground, is hee that heareth the word, and vnderstandeth it, which also beareth fruit, and bringeth foorth, some an hundred fold, some sixtie, some thirty.
NKJV Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
The Holy Oak stood next to Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church in New Jersey for more than six hundred years until it had to be removed. At its prime, the twisting branches spanned high and wide. Cool breezes rustled its green leaves and acorns. The sun peeked through wind-blown gaps, creating dancing glimmers of light in the shade below its canopy. But beneath the ground’s surface lay its true magnificence—its root system. An oak’s main root grows vertically, securing a reliable supply of nourishment. From that taproot, a mass of roots spreads horizontally to supply the tree with a lifetime of moisture and nutrients. This intricate root system often grows more massive than the tree it supports and serves as a lifeline and an anchor for stabilizing the trunk.
Like the mighty oak, most of our life-giving growth occurs beneath the surface. When Jesus explained the parable of the sower to His disciples, He emphasized the importance of being firmly planted in a personal relationship with the Father. As we grow in the knowledge of God as revealed through the Scriptures, our faith roots are sustained by His Spirit. God helps His followers thrive through ever-changing circumstances, trials, persecution, and worry (Matthew 13:18-23).
Our loving Father nourishes our hearts with His Word. As His Spirit transforms our character, He makes sure the fruit of our deep-rooted faith becomes evident to people around us.
By Xochitl Dixon.
Reflect and Pray
Loving Father, please change me from the inside out and anchor me in faith rooted deep in the unchanging Scriptures.
Raynette K. Weiss Ministries would like to give you encouragement and the chance to become a child of God.
If you want to be one of God’s children, all you have to do is look up and pray the following: Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner, please forgive me, I repent. I give you my life, Come into my heart and give me the courage and boldness to change, and walk with you in the way you want me to. Amen.
Note: Ways to contact us are the following: Phone number for our ministry is 202-412-5672. You may call this number for any information about us, and also prayer requests, and someone will be glad to pray with you right then. We are not on the air, so you can talk directly to us and the public will not know. Confidentiality is very important to us. Also, we are just an online ministry, not a church. We had just started as of May 27, 2020. New things will be coming to the website soon, so be on the look out for it.
Email: raynettekweissministries@yahoo.com. You may also contact on facebook using facebook massager. www.facebook.com/raynettekweissministries. If you email we will get back to you as soon as we can, probably during the week in the evenings. If we happen to be working at home we may be able to do it during the day.
Definitions of words used by us commonly that you may not know:
First word; Repent-(feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin.)