65. A Walk With Jesus pt 11

"He said to them, "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand?" Mark 4:21

The most notable factor of the good soil was that it produced fruit, some thirty, some sixty, some one hundred times yielded. The fruits of the Spirit are, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control (Gal 5:22-23). The light we show is the light shown to us by Christ, He came to shine light into our darkness. All to sad is the person who hides what light he has and conceals the goodness of Christ from others. Take hold of your candle and let God work His grace through your life.

"For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. 23If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear." Mark 4:22-23

The truths of God's kingdom and His love for humanity, the doctrines of His grace towards all mankind and his long-suffering with all our endeavors, all the knowledge of the gospel, it is to be shared with others.

"Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him." Mark 4:24-25

Americans have a saying, "If you don't use it, you lose it." You can thank Jesus for saying it first. Consider what you hear, give thought to it, understand and perceive it, then act accordingly in wisdom with the knowledge you have been given. What good is charity if it is not charitable? Or wisdom if it is not used wisely to counsel others? Can mere head knowledge produce any good in anyone? If we are untrustworthy in our abilities and keep such gifts from God for ourselves and use them not for their intended purpose (i.e. His glory) than we waste what opportunity we had to be of great use. Noting well, that poorly used gifts ought to be considered worse than unused ones.

I consider it even more saddening to imagine that what little one may have would be taken away out of irresponsibility. To be given such a strong message of hope, yet never truly trusting in the message yourself. To have knowledge of the Christ but no relationship with Him on any level, personal or impersonal. Though i must admit, that i am not sure what good an impersonal relationship with Jesus would do anyone. So i guess this only leaves us with probing questions. What are we doing with the good things God has given us? Are we expanding His kingdom? Are we digging deeper into an understanding of Him that is growing and maturing? IS richness of character and love being added to our lives, or do we see that even what we do have is being taken away?

We must inquire the Lord on these matters, we must seek His face.