And it reminds us of the old saying, "Like father, like son." because of all your sins. .people who have expectation for harvests. The Apostle Peter called seemingly bad things like persecutions not merely "persecutions," but "trials" as well. So, there is just one possible understanding of bearing fruit thirtyfold, sixtyfold, and hundredfold that the Spirit showed me this morning. . If you do, what are the problems? Therefore the Fruits of the HOLYSPIRIT is PERFECTED In her. I am increased & enlightened by your Spirit inspired explanations on the 1st Parable. . God I praise you for the season of testing, trials and tribulation because it has made me stronger, wiser and I have grown in humility and courage. Even when the outlook of having sheep appears to be totally vain, we still must have faith in the Lord, and continue to go out to ask students to study the Bible. He had already experienced the secret of faith. What if God has been trying to sow seeds of blessings into your life but you allowed the baggage or battle wounds of the last season to choke it out? The question then becomes, "Why then did God allow the famine to come upon his life?" . .its not a subject that Id planned to write about. Hebrews 11:9 answers the question, ". The seeds fared no better therethe thorns choked them, and they died. Most in the body of Christ right now are going through a very difficult time. Whether it may be a troubled marriage, a financial strain, a health crisis, or a feeling of being insecure and unsafe in your environment. Well, did you know that the bible also talks about the hundred fold blessing or increase? Why? There is no other way. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. Why does Matthew reverse the order of the increase of the fruit of the word in you?
. So here is a question for you. Look at v. 4 again. And this is the key to living as a man of blessing all the time, 24/7! He will fill all the needs of all, so all who come under his wings would say, The Lord is my shepherd. If you don't have any problems, then that's when you're in trouble. In other words, it is thanks to the Lord's divine training that he became a man of blessing. Notice that in telling the story of the sower (Mark 4) Jesus abruptly breaks the mathematical progression He uses after reaching sixtyfold. It also means He a people who understand seedtime and harvest. In our sinful nature we love to receive, but never to give. "Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the LORD blessed him. This is he who received seed by the wayside. Their roots got tangled up in all the stones. Sometimes a trial can last a week or two, but other times it can continue months and even years. But he did not live by faith! The following errors occurred with your submission. But when faith arose in his heart, he suddenly saw the vision to turn such a wasteland into a golden harvest field. Isaac built an altar there and called on the name of the LORD. The Lord is using that person or persons to train your faith!
But that's exactly what Isaac did. ", Let me ask you a question. Do you remember the O.J. From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. The enemy loves to make you think you can give lip service to the Lord. He has been progressing by thirty numbers at a time. "Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the LORD blessed him. Let us stop for a moment and think about the famine in the land. Here "these" refers to "all kinds of trials" (1Pe 1:5). Was it because he did not know how to file a lawsuit? This faith caused Isaac see the land of famine differently: thanks to his faith, the land was no longer a land of devastation but a land of golden harvest fields! Bad feelings raged inside of him. There he pitched his tent, and there his servants dug a well." But despite such a sophisticated system, it is quite possible that the innocent man is convicted and the guilty released. Then as we prove that our faith is genuine, the Lord God will send sheep not just ten times but even a hundred times more than what we had originally expected! For example, it is not easy for a fellowship leader to send one faithful coworker to another fellowship. Servants are exalted by God. There are two things that stirred in me as I read this passage. There is no such thing. While the Apostle Peter describes seemingly unpleasant things like famine as "trials," Proverbs 17:3 describes trials from a little different perspective but otherwise speaks of the same purpose and plan of God. Very interesting and refreshing explanation. And, why does Luke only mention the hundredfold increase? But what's wrong is thinking the wrong thing(s). . .the mortgage company. But this happened, not because of some problems with his genetic makeup, but because of something which is very much within our control and therefore preventable. Genesis 26:7b says, "He thought, 'The men of this place might kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is beautiful.'" The expression "in that land and the same year" is crucial to understanding the way the Lord God blesses his children. 4. Yet, that is precisely what is required of us: to live by faith in the Lord from first to finish. Second, you need to keep hearing and hearing (and hearing) the precious promises of God. Blessed are you. Simpson trial? who hear Gods word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.. So in great thanks, he built an altar to the Lord. Notice how this Proverb says wisdom is the principal thing BUT with all the getting understanding is the critical step. Because he was thinking the wrong thing. In today's passage Isaac reached this level. What happened to his guts as a man? We do not want to give up what belongs to us. Gods multiplication table is simpler yet more explosive in its return than any table that you were ever taught in school. Bearing fruit is not really optional . . . Let's take a look at Proverbs 17:3. . 3. Lord God, every seed that you have planted in the past, every seed that you are planting in the present and every seed that you plant in the future will bear fruit in my life for the benefit of others and to your Glory. The, the definite article. The question then becomes, "Why then did God allow the famine to come upon his life?" . No, we mean human beings created in God's image. Those people are like the seeds sown among thorns. The explanation is very clear and understandable. The worldly system is not perfect. God loves you so much that he has allowed you to be subject to the problems you think you have. What does this observation tell us about the cause of Isaac's failure? 20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. .but at some point, we made a conscious decision to sow our seed into things with interest charges. . a hundred fold first. Of course it was thanks to Isaac's good influence. That night the LORD appeared to him and said, 'I am the God of your father Abraham. She holds the worlds record for being the oldest cow she died 3 months before her 49th birthday. . But he shall receive an hundred times now in this time, houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. In other words, when you become successful, not everyone is in the mood to celebrate with and for you. This is exactly what happened to Isaac. The following is one way to understand what Jesus was meant by the word of God, Jesus himself, in our hearts bearing fruit of thirtyfold, sixtyfold, and hundredfold. Why? His example reminds us of what Psalms 126:5 says, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy!". Today, we know that Isaac was a blessed person (Gen 25:11). Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33). But he did not live by faith! 22 And you know people who hear the word, but it is choked inside them because they constantly worry and prefer the wealth and pleasures of the world: they prefer drunken dinner parties to prayer, power to piety, and riches to righteousness. In simple terms, if you owned a milking cow you would not expect her to produce 100 calves or give you a hundredfold return. Accordingly, the Lord God desires his children to be blessed completely and thoroughly.
. A saint is a saint only because the Lord is with those who put their trust in him. The first thing a person needs in order to live a blessed life is to learn how to deal with the challenges of life. The point is to get Gods multiplication system working for you. Then like a farmer, by faith we sow the seed of the gospel even in tears, and not with hard, bitter feelings, but fully expecting the Lord to bless what we are doing. (1) By faith, plant crops even when the environment looks dismal (12-13)! (2) Continue to dig up the spring well of living water, and even share it with your enemies (14-22), Another point we need to deeply learn in becoming a truly blessed man (and thereby a source of blessing for many others) is to continue to live by faith despite human disruptions. Big Bertha is a good example. The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy." . And it is a necessity for our survival and favor in Gods eyes. Remember that the Lord God is in the business of perfection. Send me your money and youll reap a huge harvest. Then lift up your head and boldly say, My God is the God of thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and no matter what the circumstances always gives me the best possible return! However, if you walk faithfully in Gods principles of seedtime and harvest, your return will always be hundredfold the best possible return under the circumstances. Father God, thank you for your word. Do you know what "trial" means? Genesis 26:7b says, "He thought, 'The men of this place might kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is beautiful.'" . If it is the word of God, Jesus Christ himself, that is planted in our hearts, then how would we measure that he produced fruit that 30 times, 60, times, or 100 times more? They must go down. Although Isaac failed one time, the Lord God was graceful enough that, thanks to the training Abimelech received during the time of Abraham (Gen 20:7), upon learning that Rebekah was Isaac's wife, Abimelech issued an order that no one in the land should touch Isaac's wife either. A farmer planted seed. 60 times more goodness? .the boat sales company and the list goes on. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit. We grow in our spiritual giftings and then we start serving in church or we start our own ministries. Finally, when we receive Jesus, the word of God, in our hearts, we become sons of God, children of the promise. Here is His first parable: Jesus: Once there was a sower who scattered seeds. When our Lord makes this abrupt change, it should be obvious that something of great significance is taking place, for one hundred is a unique number. . Do you remember the O.J. 5. He looked at visible people; he did not look at the Lord who is invisible. seven keys to a Matthew 13:23 and your hundredfold harvest. Figuratively speaking, Isaac had already passed Faith Training (FT) 101 by having the faith to overcome the famine, which existed on a natural level. Living Room Theology - A place to share life with Jesus. ", Look at vs. 2-5. A brother near or remote. In a criminal case, before a judge convicts or releases a suspect, the judge puts him through a court proceeding known as a "trial." Was this kind of weakness built into his genes or what? A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. But how did Isaac respond to the promise? Finally, depending on how you look at it, God's promise to Isaac, especially the promise to bless him in the land, simply sounded empty. Remember that the Lord God is in the business of perfection. 7 And so the sower scattered seeds near a path, this one covered with thorny vines. We go from life to death. This principle is especially true in reaping spiritual crops. My God is the God of thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and no matter what the circumstances always gives me the best possible return! What happened to him? If indeed you have problems (be they physical or spiritual), I have this to say, "You are very blessed." Everyone has something to sow. When your neighbor comes along and claims that it is his, what will you do? 19 It is about the kingdom of heaven.
And by "vessel," we do not mean any physical vessel like a silver platter, nor a bank account. Any seed sown is multiplied thirty times, sixty times or one hundred times. He had already experienced the secret of faith. 22 The seed cast in the weeds is the person who hears the kingdom news, but weeds of worry and illusions about getting more and wanting everything under the sun strangle what was heard, and nothing comes of it. In a criminal case, before a judge convicts or releases a suspect, the judge puts him through a court proceeding known as a "trial." It refers to a life that is in "want" of everything you need for life. The Young family. Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular. . In fact, we are even called to "think," as it has been said, "Christians, think!" . Accordingly, the Lord God desires his children to be blessed completely and thoroughly. How much did the Lord bless? That is the best thing that can happen to a person, because it means God is becoming more CLEAR in your heart and God is becoming more visible to others through your love. 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.. .understanding is the mental recognition of what youve just heard along with what needs to be done and then, doing it. ", The point for us to consider then is this: planting crops in good season does not require faith. Then instead of adding another thirty to His count and coming to ninetyfold, He jumps forty numbers and ends with a hundred. This observation helps us to understand why God allows seemingly terrible things like famines to visit us. (2) Jesus Christ, the supreme object of our faith (2-6), Look at vs. 2-5. How could Isaac obey such a difficult command? May the Spirit of knowledge,counsel,understanding & wisdom fill you according to Gods will for you in Isaiah 11:2 in Jesus name,Amen. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If you read, study, meditate and pray about these seven keys to your hundredfold harvest, then the Lord will continue to open the eyes of your understanding to increase your harvests. 20-21 You know people who hear the word of God and receive it joyfullybut then, somehow, the word fails to take root in their hearts. Working hard without faith is like Simon Peter who tried to catch fish all night, only to still see his net empty the next day. The number 60 in the Bible has the idea of help, support, or being upheld. In Mark, I think we could see the yield of the harvest increasing because MArk is the gospel of the servant. . So what did he do? How significant is a well in the Middle East? Was it because he was a man with no backbone? The Bible says, "We live by faith, not by sight" (2Co 5:7). the best possible return under the circumstances. "From there he went up to Beersheba. Another winning post by our precious sparrow that I can't rep . What's a 'five fold' ministry? .the automobile finance company. . Let us read vs. 7-11 responsively. And yet that same year, Isaac went out and sowed seeds! From dioko; persecution. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it. Faith in the Lord who is absolutely generous even to all of his enemies is the key to becoming a man of true blessing, a man of such an outstanding inner character, who is as gentle and kind as the Lord! Break up the fallow ground of my heart to produce Your supernatural blessings, in Jesus Name, Amen! We pray with the mighty strength of our saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. The answer lies in the following two scriptures: 1 Peter 1:7 and Proverbs 17:3., 1 Peter 1:7 reads, "These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. surrender your pride and power. Let us read this passage responsively. Where does the seed you sow come from? The next question is, how then will the comfort come? Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Gospels: Mark 10:30 But he will receive one hundred times (Mar Mk Mr). A mother. This faith caused Isaac see the land of famine differently: thanks to his faith, the land was no longer a land of devastation but a land of golden harvest fields! . Matthew 13:3-9 The Message (MSG) However, if you plant $100. You are a part-time Christian. . We must follow what Isaac did. The immediate response of some would be. Like all of us, Isaac also had emotions. This is the effect of the seed, the word of God, Jesus, that is sown into good soil, hearts that are soft and willing to listen to Jesus. Rather the Bible tells us that he became a man of blessing, because the Lord God trained him to be a source of blessing. Bless you with all the blessings God has to offer. Our Christian walk is a journey, we start off with the initial seed of the message of salvation but we move into other levels of increase as we grow in the Lord. The Lord revealed himself and renewed his promise to Isaac. To paraphrase a popular saying, "The grass is greener on the other side, that is, on your neighbor's side." Are you thinking about Jesus Christ (the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace) and what he came to represent? This is a very important point for us to always keep in mind. 7. Ephesians 3:20 in the Amplified Bible says: Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams].. As soon as there is trouble for those people, they trip: those people are the seeds strewn on the rocky soil. Say, "Learn to brave human disruptions." Hebrews 11:9 answers the question, "By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. What makes a difference is what you daily think in your mind. It also means He a people who understand seedtime and harvest, but will be pruned by obeying the Word and His directions to become even more productive, it should be obvious that something of great significance is taking place, only number that can represent many other numbers. A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. . Also, according to Strongs Concordance the Greek word for understandeth is synimi (G4920) and it means: to set or join together in the mind; to understand: the man of understanding.. Jesus made a definite distinction between hearing and understanding. 6 But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away. Then Genesis 26:9b says, "Isaac answered him, 'Because I thought I might lose my life on account of her.'" Abimelech became a friend. '" This passage consists of two parts: the Lord's command (2-3a) and the Lord's promises (3b-5)., This passage then tells us that it is on the condition of Isaac's obedience to God's command that all the comforts will become a reality to him and his descendants. Those who are productive for the Kingdom. From hekaton and a presumed derivative of plasso; a hundred times. No scripture, no testimony of Gods goodness could help them to take their eyes off their past hurts? Rather, in times of difficulties, he looked for a quiet place and spent quality time with the Lord in prayer. Instead of being humbled, they must be humbled. If we dont, what will happen is the judgement of God will come. Debt Free Army Triumphant Life Church Steward Tips, Contact Harold Contact Bev Partner Relations Contact Webmaster, Free Miracle Money Book Free How to Jobs Book. Its spiritually unwise to ask someone who doesnt believe in biblical prosperity to come into agreement with you for a hundredfold return on a seed youve sown with them. Very uplifting discussion but I wonder where in the Scripture that gives meaning to 30fold, 60fold and hundredfold. It did have a few rivers, but compared to the Nile, which is the longest river in the world, the rivers in the land of Canaan were like small brooks; and worse, the small rivers quickly dried up so that, even today, Israel largely depends on the seasonal rainfall in order to survive. If you don't have any problems, then that's when you're in trouble. Practically speaking, however, it was not easy for Isaac to meet this condition because the alternative (going down to Egypt), which was visible and immediately available, seemed like the only realistic solution to the problem. The Hebrew word for hearing is akou (G191) and it means: to hear; to attend to, consider what is or has been said; to give ear to a teaching or a teacher.. For instance, nothing times 30, 60 or 100 still equals nothing. So what did he do?, Look at vs. 12-13. When he lost faith, he saw only famine and the grim prospect of starving to death. When this happens, what should we do? Read vs. 23-25. As he scattered the seed, some of it fell on the road, and birds ate it. If you do, what are the problems? .will not only be reaping a harvest but will be pruned by obeying the Word and His directions to become even more productive. Then Isaac overcame his fear and anxiety. In other words, it is thanks to the Lord's divine training that he became a man of blessing., How did the training come? .in fact, it is an absolute requirement for success in the kingdom. The sower with the seed that he is planting is good ground. Maybe Shepherdess Sung-yon, who is a lawyer, can explain its meaning a little better. 1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. Chase, pursuit; persecution. Gods Word explains the principle of seed time and harvest. God bless you! "Now there was a famine in the land--besides the earlier famine of Abraham's time--and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines in Gerar." But the seeds grew quickly amid all the rocks, 6 without rooting themselves in the shallow soil. [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] Then the Lord comforted him. . Yet, how do you think he obeyed the Lord? What was it like for Isaac to go through a famine? . Its not just enough to hear the Word. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.. But he did not let such bitter feelings overtake him. But what's wrong is thinking the wrong thing(s). Many times Christians pray for a double portion or double for their trouble or a double blessing. "Isaac made a feast for them" (12-33). So we have this to say, "To a believer, every trial (or disaster) is God's blessing in disguise. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 Prayers Missionaries Of Prayer, Thank you so much give me and my husband a clear view about the Hundred fold prayer over our harvest and how to pray unto the lord for it.
Was this kind of weakness built into his genes or what? After all, this particular scripture is quoted by every preacher/teacher who ever taught about sowing, reaping and the hundredfold. Can You Use A Bible Verse To Mock Another Bible Verse ? This is like the seeds sown beside the road. The Contemporary English Version of Matthew 13:23 says: . Even when nothing is in sight, when one has faith, suddenly things which are not visible to normal eyes become visible to a man wearing the eyeglasses known as "faith." But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience., The New Living Translation of Luke 8:15 talks about people . What Is the One Thing Jesus Spoke Plainly? Thus, because the land totally depended on rainfall, the famine, which apparently came with a long drought, was truly life-threatening. .must hear the word according to Matthew 13:23. If indeed you have problems (be they physical or spiritual), I have this to say, "You are very blessed." Read vs. 26-32. And this is the key to living as a man of blessing all the time, 24/7! . Faith sees what is invisible. From Isaac's example, we learn his faith and obedience, especially his absolute faith in the promises of God, for where there is absolute faith, obedience becomes a natural course of action (Romans 1:5). But things do not work this way. The word "trial" is a legal term. This is the ultimate goal of the word in us to make us like Christ. Nick 520-709-2232. For to you and your descendants I will give all these lands and will confirm the oath I swore to your father Abraham.
You will reap what youve sown as its applied to Gods multiplication table. Read vs. 7-11.
Working hard without faith is like Simon Peter who tried to catch fish all night, only to still see his net empty the next day. "Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year" The phrase "the same year" refers to the year when the famine was still raging across the land. But those that were down on the good soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirtyfold and sixtyfold and hundredfold. Mark 4:20. There is nothing wrong with thinking in and of itself. Why does he train you? All he does is perfect; nothing but perfect. How can we be full-time Christians? The expression "he went up to Beersheba" indicates that Isaac visited that place to pray to the Lord, for it was the same place where once upon a time his father Abraham made a treaty with Abimelech by planting a tamarisk tree and called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God (Genesis 21:14,31-33). Or are you thinking about something or someone else? would like to see people explain as they can each verse. And after receiving, we never say "thank you" to our benefactor. Eventually the seeds bore fruit, and the fruit grew ripe and was harvested. . Another point we need to deeply learn in becoming a truly blessed man (and thereby a source of blessing for many others) is to continue to live by faith despite human disruptions. Required fields are marked *. Even when nothing is in sight, when one has faith, suddenly things which are not visible to normal eyes become visible to a man wearing the eyeglasses known as "faith." He will fill all the needs of all, so all who come under his wings would say, The Lord is my shepherd. The purpose of this prayer is to focus on what happens when youve passed through a transition and God is ready to give you the blessing that He has promised you. But if you are now undergoing troubles such as the lack of money, the loss of companionship, or even unresolved sin problems like lust, and if you are therefore deeply groaning with groans too heavy for words due to these chronic problems, lucky you, for Jesus says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted!".
Indeed prayer is the source of true comfort. But, that is not fruit in the Bible. Are you thinking about Jesus Christ (the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace) and what he came to represent? But the land of Canaan was without any such resource. We receive everything we need from him. What is interesting is that the Voice version starts with 30 fold increase which then grows to a gradual 100 fold. He faltered here and there. .the big screen TV company. . This is the part where the rubber meets the road. What can we learn here about the way to secure the blessings God has in mind for his children (Psa 126:5; Gal 6:7; Pro 6:6,9; 13:4; 20:4)?, 5. As we pray for college campuses, we expect God to send us tons of sheep.