Faith like a seed

When a seed is planted into the ground, everything that surrounds it contradicts what it really desires or needs, which is moisture and light. 

The earth entombs it in darkness. In other words, it is buried alive apparently with no hope, or so it seems.

Do YOU have something in common with a seed? Are you entombed in circumstances, which appear to contradict what you desire or need?

Seeds are not known for their great intellects in fact they have no mind at all; however, something deep inside of them drives them towards exactly what to do. 

They refuse to give up no matter what stands in their way. They push out roots seeking for the moisture that they need.

At the same time, they relentlessly press their stems upward in search of light. Something instinctively on their insides tells them exactly what to do. 

The earth that surrounds them resists their every effort; however, they press forward constantly refusing to give up. 

Moment by moment day after day their progress is almost immeasurable; however, as if through their will to live, a plant is ultimately born.

Did you know that all of life is birthed from seeds? Whether it’s plant, mammal, fish, insect, or mankind, a seed is the ultimate starting point of all life. 

Could it be that even seeds too have a marvelous directional inward instinct that presses it towards the right way to go?

It might just be a good thing that seeds are not known for their great intellects. If they were, they might come up with a lot of reasons for giving up because of the impossible odds. 

That’s one thing that you, and I have to guard against. Allowing our intellects to take over and drown out what our instincts are actually telling us to do or not to do. 

What exactly does a seed’s instinct tell it? Probably it communicates just with an impression. Like keep pushing your roots DOWN and not up, OR keep pushing your stem UP and not down. Take a RIGHT around this rock (obstacle), and not a left. Keep pressing FORWARD today for tomorrow you’ll find your way out. 

It doesn’t tell them to do the same thing with every obstacle. Remember YOUR instinct (conscience or heart) doesn’t get too wordy.

Unlike seeds, people’s minds shout out to them telling them to give up because of what they hear or see. A seed doesn’t have to deal with that kind of problem. 

Your mind may be shouting at you telling you to quit because it’s so hard. Don’t give up, but listen to what your heart is telling you. It’s telling you to keep doing it right, and you’ll eventually make it through. 

Remember not all seeds make it to daylight. Those who don’t persevere - die. Apparently, the same cost awaits us if we give up before moisture and light.

Although goals and strategies are important, don’t forget about your inward directional instinct, which is also know as your heart or conscience. It is the Holy Spirit's tool that He uses to speak to you. 

Listen to WHATEVER He is telling you no matter how unpleasant that might be. 

It’s a great thing to get all the facts; however, you must remember to tune OUT all the distractions, and tune IN to what exactly He is telling you. 

He’s probably telling you to press on for one more day no matter what opposes you. Don’t give up. Be like a seed.

M. H. Dennis