Blessing

Fallow ground is an unprepared land that needs to be plowed to be used. Before farmers plant, they prepare the land that would be used; they would till it, plow it and make it ready for planting. In Matthew chapter 13:1-8, Jesus gave a parable which explicitly illustrated what happens to crops that are spread on unplowed ground. Some fell on stony grounds; some fell among thorns and some fell among the good ground.  When crops are not properly sown, they won’t properly grow. As Christians, God wants us to grow to maturity. In several occasions, God gave warning to the children of Israel to not sow in vain. Jeremiah 4:3 says “For thus saith the Lord to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, break up your fallow ground and sow not among thorns”. God want us to listen with ready hearts, He wants us to fully devote our heart to Him. Do we sometimes read or hear the word of God and just take to heart what we need and is suitable to us? God wants us to fully give him our all; ...

Acts 12:5-17 Consider the story of Peter and his friends who were praying for him. The Apostles were persecuted by King Herod Agrippa the son of  Aristobulus. At this time, Peter was imprisoned by Herod and the Bible says, “prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for Him”. The church knew Peter had a challenge and they constantly prayed for him without ceasing. Prayed while they were eating, doing their daily activities. In fact, the issue of Peter was in their heart and mind every time; without ceasing. Well God did answer their prayers and delivered Peter from the Prison. The angel of God led Peter out of the prison into the streets where he was safe. He came to the house of Mary, the mother of John where many were gathered praying for him. He knocked and Rhonda a damsel who knew Peter’s voice; maybe from his preaching or praying to the congregation refused to open the door. Rhoda went to tell the good news, but they told her she was mad. She r...