He moves in us and through us

In Matt 13 and Luke 8, Jesus teaches about the planting of the seed (Word of God) in four different kinds of soil, which He uses to explain four types of response in the hearts of people.

There is the seed that fell by the wayside, it did not get planted, because it was not understood and the wicked one came and stole the word away. Then there was the seed that went into the hard and rocky soil, it was received with joy but because of the soil was not able to root so when pressure and tribulation came the person stumbled. The third type of soil was filled with thorns, so when the growth came it was choked out by the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of sin. However, the fourth and final soil was the good soil, and the seed became fruitful, even bring a harvest of 30, 60, and 100 fold.

As intercessors it is easy for us to apply this teaching only to others and pray for the soil of their heart to be good and for the seed of the Word of God to flourish in their lives. This is a great thing to do, and we can all see positive change and powerful things happen in peoples' lives as we pray for them.

In addition to the work of God in others, we know that He also want so move in us. Yes, the Lord wants to move in us and through us. Our intercession can have maximum results as we experience and know the truths that we are praying for others. If we know the moving of the Spirit of God in our lives, if we know the taste of a fresh and living Word, then we can pray more specifically for others.

We can see application of this parable in our own hearts; we can come to the Lord and let Him "break up the fallow ground of our hearts" (Hos 10:12). As we present ourselves to Lord and we are open to His Spirit's moving, we are able to keep focused on Him, to keep distractions out of our lives, and keep the soil of our hearts soft and receptive to His Word. Breaking up our fallow ground is being open and humble, being willing to hear and obey, and it is being quick to respond to the Lord in repentance.

God bless you and you keep your hearts soft and receptive to Him – may the Lord move powerfully in and through you. That He will not only enrich the lives of those you pray for, but that you too will be enriched in Him.

God bless you all.