"But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience."
In the parable of the sower, the seed is always good. The difference is the soil. Some hearts are hard, some are shallow, some are crowded with thorns. Good ground is simply an honest heart that hears, keeps and waits.
Notice the last word: patience. Fruit does not appear overnight. A farmer who plants maize does not dig it up every morning to check on it. Trust that the Word sown in you is working, even when you cannot see it yet.
Prayer
Lord, make my heart good ground. Remove the stones and the thorns. Help me to hear Your Word, keep it, and wait patiently for the harvest. Amen.
Today's step
Ask God to show you one "thorn" crowding your heart, and take one practical step to remove it.