In biblical days, seed was sown by hand. As the farmer walked across the field, he threw handfuls of seed onto the ground from a large bag slung across his shoulders. The plants did not grow in neat rows as accomplished by today’s modern machinery. The farmer tossed the tiny seeds liberally and enough fell on fertile ground to ensure the harvest. However, that meant some scattered among the rocks and thorns or were carried off by the wind.

The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground.

Mark 4:26

Like seed, God’s kingdom contains within itself the power to grow. Yet Jesus used a parable in the Bible to illustrate that the Creator of the universe chooses to use people to do the planting. That means each believer has life-changing opportunities to sow spiritual seeds of God’s Word and the Lord is faithful to do the rest.

Prayer is a powerful way to produce fertile soil in the lives of others. Thank Him for the privilege to intercede for your nation. Ask God to surround local and national leaders with believers who will lead them to His love with their words and their actions. Pray for a mighty harvest in America!

Recommended Reading: Matthew 13:10-23