An Extravagant Sower

From today's reading: Jesus said, "Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, some seeds fell on rocky ground, other seeds fell among thorns, and other seeds fell on good soil. . . Let anyone with ears listen!" Matthew 13:3-9 (edited). We've all heard the parable about the sower and the soil and so often we focus on the soil - asking the question what kind of soil are we. It is a very valid question to look at how we receive the word, but I think this parable is more about the sower. This is an extravagant sower - casting seed everywhere, even in places that no one would expect growth to take place. This sower, our God, wants everyone to have the chance to hear his word, not just those who receive it with joy. He sows seeds of life and love everywhere. The seed may lie dormant for years while the rocky soil is made ready and then one day it begins to grow and eventually blooms, all because our God is patient, and loving and extravagant.