FALLEN SEED

By Rick Mathes

Mark 4:4 and it came about that as he was sowing, some seed fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate it up.

In the parable of the soils you can discern the spiritual condition of yourself and others. Its uncanny how “spot-on” the Lord can define and expose phony carnal Christians that are going to hell and don’t know it. Oh, how surprised they will be when their heart beats its last and they step into the flames that will be their home forever. It is too frightening for me to even contemplate!

Urgency, yes, there is a life-or-death urgency for us to share some sense into those who are indifferent to the gospel according to Jesus. This issue is not one to avoid being politically correct. The Titanic is going down for them and they don’t need to put off as the water rises about them until they are engulfed and drown. We as Christians being Christ-like must give them the “turn or burn” message any way that will make them attentive to the condition of their soul.

God breathed a soul into man and will one day reclaim that gift to reward or punish us as our decisions will dictate to Him. We will get exactly what we want depending on who is Lord of our life; Satan or Jesus. You must wake them up and make a choice.

Selfish must be replaced with self-less or you will die condemned. It is not all about you. It’s all about Him and I emphasize the word “all.” You can’t be partially saved any more that a woman part-pregnant. How silly to believe you have His blessing when you are still your own god and everything is contingent and relative to your choices of good and evil which change from time to time.

The deceit that lives in unbelievers isn’t doctrine, dogma, sin, lack of repentance, etc. It is apathy. Satan doesn’t care what you believe about Jesus or plan to do “just don’t do it now!” The true corruption is your lukewarm attitude toward the Word and authority of God that you will face that you keep putting off because it disturbs your sinful life.

The flesh will someday be a buffet for the worms and you will return to the dust from which you were made from. Your soul will return to God who gifted you with life and He will determine heaven or hell for your new home.