Hello Everyone,
Welcome to Part 5 of our series, “The Sower’s Seed.” In this article, we will explore the scriptures of John 13:34-35. We will discuss the profound significance of the new commandment that Jesus gave to us. It’s all about love, and how that love is intertwined with the very essence of the Kingdom of God.
In the previous article, we explored the fruit of Mary’s womb. We dived deep into understanding the seed, the fruit, and the divine connection that binds them.
Today, we’ll focus on the “nature of the seed.” What exactly is the nature of the seed that the Sower scattered in His field?
Scripture Reference:
John 13:34-35
And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples.”
The Nature of the Seed
Jesus came into the world as the Son of God, and in Him, God planted the seed of His love. This seed of love is not only within Him. It also multiplies through Him. It grows to produce the kingdom He spoke about in the parable of the mustard seed. Just as the mustard seed starts small but grows into something great, the love of God in Jesus begins within Him. It expands to build His kingdom. It touches lives and spreads His message to all.
The secret of the Word of God lies in the commandment of love.
Jesus Christ is the new commandment we are called to obey—the commandment to love. To truly believe in God means we must love with the love of God. And to truly love, we must let God’s love flow through us. Jesus Christ is the embodiment of love, and in Him dwells the fullness of God’s love. If we are to honour what God has planted within us, we must share the love He has deposited in our hearts. Sharing His love is how we honour His gifts. God is love, and everything He does is done out of love. He is love, and He walks with us in love, guiding us to love others as He has loved us.
The Kingdom of God is often likened to the mighty tree that grows from the mustard seed. This Kingdom is founded on love—love that comes from God, as it is the Kingdom of God. At the core of that love is Jesus Christ. A church that is not rooted in love is not truly the Church. The Kingdom of God itself is built on love. In Christ, we are all birthed. Talking about the Kingdom is inseparable from talking about Christ. Similarly, salvation is inseparable from Christ. We live in Him, and He lives in us.
The irony is this: you cannot have the Church without Christ because He dwells within us. Likewise, you cannot have a true Church without faith—it is foundational to its existence. Without Christ in us, there can be no true Church. So, faith and Christ are essential, working hand in hand to establish and sustain the Church.
The Purpose of the Seed in Our Lives
Jesus Christ is love, and in Him, we all reside. He came to die for us, and His message of love continues to be preached to the world. The seed He sown in us is the seed of love—God’s love for humanity. God’s message to us is love: “Love one another as Jesus has loved you.” Throughout all ages, God has loved us. Through His love, Jesus faced the enemy and overcame it. He journeyed to Calvary. He bore our sins and died on the cross to save us. He descended into the grave to deliver us from the hands of the enemy. He resurrected to grant us freedom. All of this He did out of love—sowing the seed of redemption and eternal life.
Embracing the Love of Christ
God sent His love to us in the form of His Son, Jesus Christ, to show us the depth of His love. His love came to live among us, embodied in the person of His Son. The love of the Son is the very incarnation of who God is. He sent His love in the form of the resurrected Son—the living God. Jesus is the embodiment of God’s love, and through Him, that love is given to us. Anyone who worships Him and accepts Jesus Christ as their Saviour will have that love within them. To truly have His love in your heart, you must first open your heart to Jesus. Then, receive Him as your Saviour. Through Him, God’s love is made complete in us.
It is beautiful to have His love within you. Jesus is the Messiah of this world. Once you accept Him as your Saviour, the love of God fills your heart. You can only grow in that love by embracing Jesus as your Saviour. He is the source of all true love. The Word of God is the path Jesus walked, building His Kingdom by gathering people to Himself. Today’s Church walks that same path—scattering what He has gathered.
The real question is: Do we have the heart of God? Do we reflect His love, His compassion, and His purpose in all we do? The heart of God embodies sacrifice, grace, and love. We are called to carry that heart into the world as we walk the same path as Jesus.
The Transforming Power of God’s Love in Our Hearts
The message of Jesus Christ is love. With love, we can move mountains and transform the course of our lives. The love of God dwells within us, and the Word of God is embedded in our hearts. The seed that God wants to sow in us is love. With love, all things become possible, and with love, we can accomplish the impossible. The nature of the seed sown by the Sower is love. He planted this seed of love in us to nourish, grow, and continue reproducing the exact image of God within us. It is through this process that we become His disciples. We work in His field and cultivate the vineyards He has entrusted to us.
This love is indeed the lamp to our feet and the light on our path to God. Jesus embodies everything that spells love. He came to live out the purpose of love for us. He showed us what it truly means to love and be loved. He is our Redeemer. The nature and purpose of the seed sown in mankind is to restore the love that we once had. It brings this love back to its original place—in our hearts. The birth of Christ brought light into the world. This light was symbolized by the star in the sky. The star was seen by the shepherds and the king of Bethlehem. This star was a sign of the arrival of the Saviour. It symbolized the embodiment of God’s love. The star shone brightly for all to see.
Matthew 5:43-46 reminds us that loving others, even our enemies, reflects the heart of God. This love is central to His Kingdom.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 describes the nature of love. It highlights that love is patient, kind, and selfless. The passage calls us to live out these qualities as we grow in Christ. It call us to spread His love throughout the world.
The Commandment of Love
In John 13:34-35, Jesus shares a profound message with His disciples during the Last Supper. This happens just before His impending arrest and crucifixion. He introduces a “new commandment” that calls them to love one another in the same way He has loved them. This commandment highlights love as the core of the Christian faith and serves as the defining characteristic of His followers. Jesus makes it clear that by demonstrating love toward each other, His disciples will stand out. They will be recognized as His true followers by the world. This passage emphasizes how love not only defines Christian identity but also serves as a powerful witness to others.
The Church and the Seed of Love
The new and significant commandment God gave us through His Son, Jesus Christ, is to love one another. We should love just as Christ has loved us. Christ Himself is the embodiment of this love, and His life is the most important message of love. Love is the central message that Jesus preached throughout His time on earth. God loved us so deeply that He gave the world His only begotten Son. This is a testament to the love He cultivated. It is a sacrificial, all-encompassing love meant to transform us and the world around us. Through Christ, we see the fullness of God’s love and are called to share that same love with one another.
The Church: Rooted in Love
The church is the Church of God because it is built on love. Love that reaches across the world, embracing everyone without exception. The command to love one another is central to the Church in the kingdom to come. The Church belongs to God, and so do the people within it. Love is the reason we live, and it is the purpose for which we exist. Without love, we are nothing. As the saying goes, “Love is the message, and the message is love.” Love is at the heart of the Gospel. Through love, we find our true identity and purpose in Christ.
The Church as the Body of Christ
The body of Christ is the Church, and the Church is the body of Christ—they are inseparable. You cannot have the Church without the Word of God, as they are intertwined. The Word and the Church walk hand in hand, each one supporting and fulfilling the other.
In the body of Christ, God placed the seed of resurrection—His power to bring life out of death. Within the body of Christ, God hid His precious Son. He is the One destined to bring us out of distress and into peace. In the body of Christ resides love, the seed that breaks all barriers of hatred and division. It is the seed that will crush the head of the serpent, fulfilling God’s promise of victory. This is the miracle of God and the restoration of the Church.
Jesus is present in the Church, but His presence is often hidden from us. Unless we are willing to seek Him earnestly, we will not find Him. Jesus is revealed to us, not discovered by our own effort. He is always unveiled to the Church by God’s grace, not the other way around. It is through His revelation that we come to know Him fully.
Jesus is with us, but His presence is always revealed. The Church belongs to the LORD, yet His presence is always revealed to us. It is vital for the Church to truly know who Jesus is and to understand what His presence feels like. Do not dance to a song you do not understand. We must be discerning and not follow every tune that comes our way. There are many drums playing today, but we must truly understand the rhythm of their song? In today’s world, there are many competing voices. We must seek the one that resonates with the truth of God’s Word. The Church of God is within us, and it is our responsibility to bring it to fulfilment.
The Word of God was buried in the ground of the world. It is just like a seed is planted, awaiting the moment of its growth and revelation. It may seem hidden, but in time, it will rise and bear fruit for His Kingdom.
The Word is buried in the soil of the world!
The Church’s Mission: Spreading the Seed of Love
The Church is called to spread the seed—the seed that is found in Jesus Christ. The Church represents the body of the fruit. It exists to spread the Word of God. It acts as the living representation of God on earth. It offers spiritual nourishment, like food for our souls. The Church symbolizes the future generation, embodying love in the midst of trials. Just like ink spreads through water, the love and message of the Church spreads through hardship. It flows evenly and carefully, touching every part of life.
Understanding the Nature of Christ
Understanding the nature of Christ brings us clarity and purpose. The nature of Jesus unveils the mystery behind the mustard seed. By knowing the seed, we come to know who Jesus Christ truly is.
The Mustard Seed as a Symbol of Christ’s Kingdom
The seed also symbolizes the Church in Christ, the Church that He leads. Within that seed is the Church Jesus spoke of in John 18:36. It is the Church that cannot be overlooked. The church that would stand firm to protect Him from the authorities. His kingdom is not of this world, and this is the Church that is yet to come.
If Jesus said His kingdom is not of this world, then it follows that His resurrection and ascension are not honoured in this world. The work He accomplished on the cross is disregarded here, and the world does not recognize who He truly is. This is why His kingdom is from another world—because He is not given the respect He deserves among His own. His kingdom is built outside the principles of this world, as this world fails to comprehend Him.
The mustard seed represents the Church of God, a Church rooted in God’s Word and walking in obedience to it. This Church recognizes Jesus Christ as its head, not the world. The kingdom of God is within the mustard seed. Unlike seeds scattered on the ground, this seed was sown in the field of the Sower. This distinction is significant. Jesus Himself was sown into the ground of the field. He symbolized how He came into the world with purpose, not randomly scattered. He came with a deliberate plan for the establishment of His Kingdom.
Just like a seed planted in the field, a plant undergoes five key stages in its life cycle. These stages include the seed, germination, growth, reproduction, pollination, and seed spreading. Each stage represents a critical part of the plant’s development and purpose. This is much like how the Church grows and expands in its journey of faith and mission. It starts from the initial seed of belief. Through spiritual growth and reproduction of disciples, it leads to the spreading of the gospel. Each stage plays a vital role in God’s plan.
Christ’s Resurrection: The Seed of Eternal Life
In John 11:23-27, we see a powerful exchange between Jesus and Martha. When Jesus assures Martha that her brother will rise again, she responds with her understanding. She believes this rising will happen in the future resurrection. But Jesus reveals something deeper: He is the resurrection and the life. He is not just the one who will bring about resurrection; He is the source of it. Jesus emphasizes that anyone who believes in Him, even if they die, will live. Those who live by believing in Him will never truly die. Martha, in faith, declares her belief in Jesus as the Messiah. She acknowledges Him as the Son of God. He is the one who was promised to come into the world.
Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: The Foundation of the Church
For Jesus to rise from the dead, He first had to die—not just physically. He had to die to the world, allowing the world to witness His death. And in His death, He resurrects to the church. References: John 20:10–18. Matthew 28:8–10. Luke 24:13–32. Luke 24:34. Luke 24:36–49. John 20:24–29. John 21:1–14. Matthew 28:16–20. Luke 24:50–52. Acts 1:3–9.
While the world saw His death, it was the Church that saw His resurrection. This is the story of the resurrection: Jesus was resurrected for the Church, but the world only witnessed His death. For Jesus to build His Church, He must rise from the dead and guide the Church into His righteousness. Those who witnessed Jesus’ death on the cross have a revelation of His true identity. However, those who witnessed His resurrection are destined to occupy His Kingdom.
Living in the Nature of Christ
Looking into the life of Christ unveils His true identity and the purpose of His mission on earth. The parable of the mustard seed offers deep insight into Jesus and His purpose in Christ. Why was He planted in the field of the world? This is the mystery behind the mustard seed sown in the field. Just as the seed must be planted to grow and bear fruit, Jesus was planted in the world. He came to fulfil God’s plan of salvation. His presence in the world seems humble and small. However, it holds the power to grow into something far greater. This is the kingdom of God. The mustard seed reveals how Christ’s mission was to begin in the world in a seemingly small way. Over time, it would expand to touch every corner of creation.
Understanding the principles of God’s Word opens our eyes to His love. When we look into Christ; we find both restoration and revelation. We seek Christ for love, and His love brings the healing and restoration we’ve longed for. By looking at Jesus, we encounter love. By looking into His purpose, we find restoration. It is the tree that is hidden in Him. The mystery of the kingdom of God is hidden in the mustard seed of God. Understanding God’s Word brings clarity and fulfilment to mankind’s search for truth. Let us strive to truly understand who God is.
The Future of the Seed and the Church
The church is in ruins. This reflects the world’s decay. The world itself is broken due to the grip of greed. The world spells greed in the name of the church. Greed has woven itself into the very name of the church, and now, too many attend in pursuit of it. The church lies in ruin because the world has failed to truly see God. As a result, God has removed His mantle from the church.
The church is doing everything it can to honour God, but His love is no longer present. To restore that love, we must live in the image of Christ within the church. The church must die to itself for Christ in order to fully embrace His love once again. The church must be willing to lay down its own desires for the sake of Christ. The true church that Christ is building is founded on love—not on hatred, deceit, greed, or individualism. It is centred on love. So, love your neighbour as yourself and invite Christ to dwell within you.
The love of God is within our reach, but it requires us to make the effort to reach out to Him. The world is faltering. It is heading in the wrong direction, yet the church seems to overlook this. It quietly accepts the path the world is on. The church is struggling in its walk with God, but it’s blind to its own shortcomings. Instead of focusing on its relationship with God, it’s too preoccupied with its ties to the world.
The church is stumbling in its walk with the LORD by offering its wealth to the world. Instead, it should be drawing the wealth of the world towards itself, but the situation is reversed. Instead, the world is draining the church, leaving it unable to stand firm. Yet, these are the very people God calls His children. He has called them to Himself, but they fail to recognize His presence among them.
The Church of God may be struggling on its current path. However, the LORD will resurrect it from the brink of destruction. He will rebuild His church according to His perfect plan. It will rise again and stand firm. In doing so, it will bring glory to God.
The Messiah is coming. The faithful church spoken of in the Book of Revelation (Rev. 3:7-13) will arise—the mighty tree that grows from the mustard seed. The LORD GOD will return to us in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ. Through Him, the world will be saved once again. He will come to bring salvation to a world that remains unknown to many. With His blood, shed on the cross, He will redeem our sins. He is the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world. References: 1 Peter 1:19-20. Rev. 13:8. Ephesians 1:4. John 1:29. Rev. 5:9.
Jesus Christ is our salvation. To the church, He is the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world, our Redeemer. To the world, He is the cross they must bear/carry. The Lord is our salvation.
The Nature of the Seed in God
The true nature of the seed lies within the Word of God. To reveal this, God brought the multitudes to Jesus, so they could understand His Word. For the Word was God, and within it lies the scriptures that shape our hearts. God desires to communicate with us about Himself. This is why He sent His Son to dwell among us on earth. In His Son, we find the gospel of God. He is the living incarnation of God on earth.
To truly know God, we must study the Son through whom our resurrection lies. This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s about understanding who Jesus Christ is among us. God calls us to listen to His Son so that our resurrection may be fulfilled. In Matthew 13:31-32, the Son of God is the seed He planted in the world’s field, bringing peace and restoration. If we are to follow Christ, we must do so by revealing who He is within us. We must come to know His true nature.
The nature of Christ took on the body of Jesus, embodying the very character of Jesus Christ. In Him, we find our Redeemer and our salvation. Jesus is not just a man; He is the living expression of God’s redemption in the world. Living in Christ, however, is not a simple path. It’s a journey full of uncertainties and the unexpected, because it is a journey that has been predestined by God. He is the one who orders our steps, guiding us even through the unknowns.
Living in Christ means embracing a life like His—one that is unpredicted and filled with divine purpose. Let the Lord guide our steps so that we may bear fruit in all we do. The Lord God is our ultimate provider, offering us His abundant riches. He is our protector, and His banner over us is love. Let the world love Him, for He is love itself. And let the world cherish Him, for He is our one true provider.
Sacrificial Love and Living in Christ
Dying on the cross was Christ’s example to us of dying to self. Our flesh may be shattered and broken, but the Spirit of Christ remains with us. Living in Christ is a sacrifice, one we are called to experience. God is calling us to live in Christ, to surrender ourselves for His purpose. We should sacrifice our own will in exchange for the will of God.
Sacrificing our will is one of the hardest challenges in our walk with God. The nature of the seed is sacrifice – giving ourselves for the benefit of the Kingdom. God is calling us to the cross of Jesus. At the cross, He laid down His flesh to reveal who we truly are. If He could do it, then we too are capable of following His example. The cross of Calvary is what we must embrace to prove ourselves worthy of His love. The cross of Calvary!
When you love your neighbour as much as you love yourself, nothing can come between you. This teaching reflects the deep connection God desires for us to have with one another.
The sacrifice of Christ on the cross was profound. Discovering the nature of God is akin to discovering the nature of your own soul—it’s intertwined with His. You are one with the Lord.”
Conclusion: Living the Love Revolution
As we reflect on the nature of the seed, we come to realize that the seed sown by the Sower is more than just a symbol. It is a call to love deeply and selflessly, just as Christ loved us. The seed of love, planted within us, has the power to transform not only our hearts but the world around us. When we embrace Christ’s love and let it grow in our lives, we become living witnesses of His Kingdom. We spread His message of hope, redemption, and eternal life. The nature of the seed is love, and through this love, we fulfil God’s purpose for us.
Teach love to your children and grandchildren, so that they can spread it on. The Lord reaches us through His Word of love. We are blessed to have Him as our Saviour. Love exists among us but does not exist in our hearts and that is the job of the Lord. He plants His love in us, creating a nation of love.
Out of this fruit is the seed of love that mankind needs in the Lord. Out of this fruit is the resurrection.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)
Live the love revolution!
Let the word speak for you!
Jesus loves all, regardless.
Love conquers all.
Call to Action
Are you ready to embrace the nature of the seed in your own life? Take a moment to reflect on how Christ’s love has transformed you. Then, ask yourself how you can share that love with others.
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Now that we’ve explored “The Nature of the Seed” that God planted in His field, we understand its significance. I’ll be sharing insights about “The Seed and the Church” in the next post.
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Written by Eunice Forson
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If you missed any of the previous posts in this series, here’s a quick recap:
Over the past couple of weeks in our “The Sower’s Seed” blog series, we’ve discussed…
Introduction to the Series – The Sower’s Seed
Blog Post #1 – The Sower’s Seed: Exploring the Purpose of Parables
Blog Post #2 – Understanding the Scattered Seed in the Parable of the Sower
Blog Post #3 – The Mustard Seed: A Journey of Faith and Transformation
Blog Post #4 – The Fruit that House the Seed
The seed 