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Home Matthew 13:1-9 NRSVue

Matthew 13:1-9 NRSVue

1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4And as he sowed, some seeds fell on a path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6But when the sun rose, they were scorched, and since they had no root, they withered away. 7Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9If you have ears, hear!”

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)

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Reflection on Matthew 13:1-9

Inspiration from 2024-07-24 Daily Prayer

Jesus spoke from the boat, while the crowd stood on the beach. Now, many are “at sea” in their lives and cannot listen to Jesus, who stands on a firm foundation. We pray for the wisdom to acknowledge our situation with honesty and the grace to listen afresh to Jesus, and find our firm foundation in Him.

Jesus’ teaching encourages us to reflect on the disposition of our hearts, and on our ability to receive His life-giving word. We pray that His word may find a ready home in us, take root in the soil of our hearts, and produce an abundant harvest of love in our lives.

Further reflection

The words of Jesus do not all bear fruit. Knowing this did not stop Jesus from speaking, but he continued to proclaim good news, truth and life to any who would listen. I take care to review the measures by which I value my actions and words. I pray for the strength to continue speaking and acting – even in the absence of evident encouraging results.

Truth is not determined by a majority, but is scattered abroad , being recognised and valued by some. I ask God to help me to hear Jesus’ word for me and to take it to heart.