“The one sown with seed on the rocky places, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no firm root in himself, but is only temporary, and when affliction or persecution occurs because of the word, immediately he falls away” (Matthew 13:20-21).
It is easy to be tossed about by the winds of this age. A glorious experience feeling the Lord’s presence can be swept away by the next thing that comes along. Being a follower of Christ includes everything you are. It is not easy. To ride on emotions is to guarantee being tossed about. The word of the Lord will plant you firmly where you may grow despite your circumstances.
Lord, teach me to see the weather of this world, its flowing winds, gales, and the rocky places that will distract me. You have given me the words of eternal life. Without You and without being rooted in You, I will be blown away by the prevailing winds of the times. Let me not be carried away by this world or its wickedness but grow where You have planted me.
Lord Jesus, You are giving sound advice and telling me to grow where I am planted. Help me to be permanently rooted in You so that I may grow as You give the growth. Help me to stand firm against the winds of this age. Help me to keep my eyes upon You so that I may be transformed to Your image and grow into Your likeness. Through all things, help me to see that You are the One who is leading me. Amen.