Is Your Soil Ready? The Parable of the Sower and the State of Your Spirit

 

“But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.”
—Matthew 13:20–21 (KJV)

Matthew chapter 13 records one of the most well-known teachings of Jesus Christ: the Parable of the Sower. Yet, far too often we glance over this passage, failing to see how urgently it speaks to our current spiritual condition. It is not merely about seeds and soil it is about the Word of God and the condition of your heart.

We live in an age where the Word is widely available, yet true fruitfulness is rare. Why? Because many receive the Word but fail to take root. They rejoice at first hearing but fall away at the first sign of adversity. The issue is not the seed. It’s the soil.

God Is Planting—But Are You Prepared?

The seed is consistent. The sower is faithful. But the soil varies. Christ describes four types:

  1. Wayside – the Word is snatched away by the enemy (Matthew 13:4, 19).

  2. Stony Places – initial joy is choked out by lack of depth (Matthew 13:5–6, 20–21).

  3. Among Thorns – the cares of the world suffocate spiritual growth (Matthew 13:7, 22).

  4. Good Ground – the Word is received, understood, and multiplies (Matthew 13:8, 23).

We must ask ourselves: What kind of soil am I?

You may be crying out to God: “What do You have for me?” But the better question is:
“Lord, is my soil ready for what You have?”

The Spiritual Depth Test: Tribulation Reveals the Root

Jesus warned of shallow faith:

“It had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.”
—Matthew 13:5–6 (KJV)

Tribulation, hardship, and persecution are not just obstacles they are spiritual tests. If the Word of God is not rooted deeply in your life, you will wither. This is especially sobering in the last days, where deception is rampant and persecution is increasing.

“That they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
—Isaiah 61:3 (KJV)

God is not interested in shallow sprouts. He desires deeply rooted believers trees of righteousness that can withstand the storms ahead.

Modern Implications: Prophetic and Personal

We are in a prophetic season where many are being “planted” into callings, ministries, and trials designed to refine and grow them. But if our spirits are cluttered with pride, offense, worldliness, or apathy, the seed cannot take root.

In a world increasingly hostile to truth, believers must not merely hear the Word they must be grounded in it.

“Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.”
—Colossians 2:7 (KJV)

This is not a season for shallow soil. This is a season to dig deep.

Water the Soil of Your Heart

God is faithful to plant. But are we faithful to prepare the soil?

Have you been watering your spiritual life?
Have you been tilling the ground of your heart through prayer, repentance, fasting, and the Word?

Paul said:

“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.”
—1 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV)

God gives increase but only where the soil is ready.

A Call to Repentance

If you’ve received the Word but find yourself withering under pressure, there is hope. You can still become good ground. The Lord is merciful and desires to make your life fruitful.

“Break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.”
—Hosea 10:12 (KJV)

Let today be the day you till the soil of your heart. Lay down distractions. Repent of worldliness. Prepare your spirit to receive the seed God wants to plant.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

All have sinned.

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
—Romans 3:23 (KJV)

Sin brings death.

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
—Romans 6:23 (KJV)

Jesus paid the price.

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
—Romans 5:8 (KJV)

Confess and believe.

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
—Romans 10:9 (KJV)

Final Thoughts

The problem is not that God isn’t speaking or planting. The problem is that many hearts are unprepared to receive. The world is full of noise, but God’s Word needs depth to flourish.

Before you ask “God, what do You have for me?”
First ask:
“God, is my soil ready?”

Because only when the soil is ready will the seed bear fruit.

Is your heart ready to receive all that God desires to plant?

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