The Fruit of Our Labor!

Mark 4:13-20
13Then Jesus said to them, "Don't you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? 14The farmer sows the word. 15Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 18Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 19but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. 20Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown."

It is really amazing when I see students that really get the Word of God. Over the past 5 weeks we have seen 7 students in our youth ministry receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit, and still more seeking Him. That's exciting, especially with the world and our country in the state that they are in. I feel sometimes like I am sowing seed along the path or in the rocky places or even among the thorns. But, I have to remember that God is the one who reaps the harvest not me. It is not about me or my desires, but rather what He desires to do in someone's life. They have to be receptive and they have to desire the deeper things of God. When they realize this, God is just waiting to pour out His blessings on their lives.

Is there a greater way to start a school year than to be baptized in fire? I think not... You go guys/girls... just go!! They all inspire me, and for those that are seeking, seek diligently and you will be rewarded. Be opened to receiving The Holy Spirit and it is only a matter of time until He baptizes you with His tongues of fire!! Be ready though because He will change your life. Live in the Spirit... In His power... You will do Great things in Him!

Blessings,
Pastor Carl