A Farmer who sows the Seeds and Sleeps Vs a man who does not sow the seeds and sleeps

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 11th Week -  11th Sunday*

*GOSPEL - Mk 4:26-35*

*First Reading - Ez 17:22-24*

*SECOND READING - 2 Cor 5:6-10*

*A Farmer who sows the Seeds and Sleeps Vs a man who does not sow the seeds and sleeps*

*1) The Kingdom of God, sowing of Seeds and sleeping*

In today's Gospel Jesus speaks about the growth of the Kingdom of Heaven 

While explaining it, He uses the parable to sowing of the seeds. This parable has very important points to note

First of all, growth of the plant can happen only if it is sown in the mud. Unless he does that neither the plant nor the growth will happen 

Sowing is the process of planting. This process is very important in work. 

Once it is sown or planted, then the things will begin to happen. 

Even the farmer sleeps after the sowing or planting, things will begin to happen. 

That's the power of sowing or planting 

*2)A man sleeps without sowing*

One who does not do any work, nothing can happen in ones life. 

One who looks for some fruit, needs to sow the seeds. 

*3) Seeds were not created by Human beings*

None of the seeds in the world were created by human beings 

All the seeds which we have, were given by God himself. There is no doubt about it 

These seeds are freely given by God, through the nature. 

But these seeds don't grow by themselves. One needs to plant them in somewhere, only then the growth begins

*4) Sowing and Sleeping*

This has lots of implications in our life, in the modern world. 

The world runs after, quick, fast, shortcut, instant, short term results. 

This view is quite contrary to the views of Jesus 

In building the Kingdom of God, or in sowing the seeds one can't have shortcuts, instant results, quick and fast ways. 

One needs to wait patiently for the result. 

*5) Meaning of the Sleep*

Its a sign of Patience

Its a sign of depending on God

Its a sign of, I have done my part, and rest God will do it for me 

It is a sign of re-energizing, oneself for the further mission 

It is a sign of complete dependence on God 

It is a total surrender to God 

*6) Sowing in my life*

My life is exactly life a furtile field, which is a greatest gift of God

There are plenty of seeds available in the Christian life, which is once again a free gift of God.

My mission is the sow these seeds in my life and wait patiently for its growth. 

*7) What are the seeds which are available for me?*

The seeds of Christian faith, love and charity, 

The seeds of forgiveness, sacrifice, humility, sharing, generosity, belongingness, service 

The seeds of holiness, truthfulness, sincerity, accountability, justice 

Unless I sow these seeds in my life, nothing will grow in my life 

*8) What seeds have I sown so far?*

This is a very important question in my life 

Looking at my own life, I can evaluate, what types of seeds I have sown in my life 

If I have good values, it is very clear that I have sown all good things in my life 

If I have bad things, and  evil habits in my life, its very clear that I have sown only bad things in life 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*