The Planter!!!

It's so interesting how Jesus would teach something by using stories that we can understand and relate to. It's standard planting procedure. Buy a package of seed, dig a trench or hole to place the seeds in, water well (with a small can of root stimulator maybe), cover them up, and when they have had enough time in the darkness and dampness, those seed begin to put forth little sprouts. The seed itself dies, but in that death, brings forth life.   Paul gets pretty frustrated trying to explain this to the Corinthians. He says, "You fool! That which you sow does not come to life unless it dies!" So it is with Christ. He was "planted" so to speak, but life came out of His death--HIS life--to be lived through us. Sharon, a dear friend, penned this thought: "While Satan thought that he had killed his rival, he had in actuality only multiplied Christ's lordship exponentially!" From that one "Seed", millions have come forth!  Why did that verse grab me? Well, "I have been crucified with Christ" (Galatians 2:20)--I have died--been buried--and now I'm supposed to be "sprouting" new life. I'm supposed to be mentoring others by words, actions, daily living--every facet of my life should be evidence of that death, that resurrection, and the Life that is now mine. Thank You Lord, for teaching me such "heavy" truth with such simple illustrations. You know, Lord, that's the mark of a good teacher. It isn't big words, or important names, or impressing me with conversational skills. The question is, did I understand what You said? Could I apply this to MY life? So, thanks, Lord, for teaching me about how a grain of wheat can be me. 

John 12:24; Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.