But the seed sown on rich soil
is the one who hears the word and understands it,
who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold."
Matthew 13:23
I have a patio garden that has my favorite plants in various pots and containers. I have a special section I refer to as the "healing place" for the plants that are in need of some 'tender loving care" . Those plants have been in the sun too long, or some were in the shade and did not get rained on. Some have been inside and just need to be in a different setting to get fresh air and a change of scenery. Yes, I am talking about my plants like they are humans, but it makes for an easy comparison now.
We need a healing place of our own sometimes when we have been "out in the sun too long" or away from God's word in our daily lives. We may have chosen to be "in the shade", and not had our spiritual lives quenched by a prayer life where we refocus and pray several times throughout the day. Some of us may need a change of scenery to help us refocus on what is really important in the busy-ness of our every day routines. Wherever we see ourselves let's imagine we can be replanted and be like the one mentioned in the above scripture verse. We can be among the ones who hear the word of God and understand it, bearing much goodness by making the world a little brighter as we reflect the love God has for us.
