Planting Spiritual Seeds—Day 9—Fertilize
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you invited me in.
Matthew 25:35 NIV
Today’s Spiritual Seed is: Fertilize
When we fertilize natural plants or seeds, we give them something to make them grow better, so they will be fruitful. We can also apply that action to any spiritual seeds we or others may have planted.
Fertilizing a spiritual seed would mean giving it the word of God to help it grow. That might mean discipling a new believer, or uplifting or encouraging someone whose faith is failing or weak.
So today seek out someone you know who a new believer is and ask them how they are doing and offer to pray with them. Share a scripture with them if the Lord leads you to.
If you see someone you know is struggling in their faith or is going through a spiritual battle, offer them some help, perhaps they might only need a hug and a prayer or the reassurance that God is their ever-present help in time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
Carry some spiritual fertilization today and diffuse it wherever it is needed.
Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. Finally, he said to his gardener, ‘I’ve waited three years, and there hasn’t been a single fig! Cut it down. It’s just taking up space in the garden.’
“The gardener answered, ‘Sir, give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer. 9 If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down.’” Luke 13:6-8
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