Mark 4:20
And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God's word and produce a harvest of 30, 60, or even 100 times as much as had been planted...
~Is the soil of my heart ready to recieve the seeds of God's word....am I making sure that I am being fed and watered by listening to and seeking out God's word for my life? Will I be ready when God wants to reap a blessing of harvest out of my life? Am I sowing seeds into the lives of others, so that God may bring a harvest from them as well?
Galatians 6:9-10
So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone, especially to those in the family of faith.
~Am I investing my gifts into the family of Christ? Have I given up on meeting with fellow Christian followers of Christ? Do I do what I am called to do, in regards to speaking God's truths into the lives of those around me? Sowing seeds for my Lord?
Ephesians 1:22-23
God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ who fills all things everywhere with himself.
~Am I submitting to the authority of Christ? Am I a help or a hindrance within the body of Christ, allowing him to fill me completely with himself?
Ephesians 2:20-21
Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, and the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord.
~ Am I living a life with Christ as my cornerstone? Am I living as if I am joined together in him? Am I allowing Christ to make me into a holy temple for himself?
Ephesians 4:1-4
Therefore, I, (Paul), a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves together with peace. For there is one body, and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.
~Is my life worthy of what God has called me to?
~Am I humble? Gentle?
~Am I patient with myself/others? Am I forgiving or judgemental of the faults of others?
~Can others see the love/peace of Christ through me?
