According to Matthew 13:25, an enemy came in the middle of the night, sowing weeds among the freshly planted crops. In the explanation in Matthew 13:39, the enemy is the devil. John 10:10 highlights his strategy, to steal, kill and destroy Christians.
Weeds come in many shapes and sizes. Some appear to be colorful flowers, only to eventually wrap themselves around actually flowers, plants and shrubs, trying to snuff out their life. In the parable of the Sower, our enemy uses briars and thorn bushes to block out our light, choking us from our full potential.
Finally, weeds can also appear as people who attempt to cut us down, poke fun at us or verbally attack our self esteem. Ephesians 6:12 says the battle is not with these people, but the source and spirit influencing this person. The only person we can control is ourselves. Therefore, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life, Proverbs 4:23. Live among the weeds of life, rooted in Christ, Colossians 2:6-7, so that God may use you as a weed prohibitor in your family, neighborhood and community.
by Jay Mankus
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