The Message
Who gets the credit for the growth of a seed? Is it the farmer? The farmer does some work, but once the seed is in the ground, germination is beyond the farmer's control. The farmer can water the seed, but ultimately control rests in God's hands.
Notice how Jesus starts where people are -- they are a people used to a farmer's life, so they understand how Jesus speaks to them. If Jesus were to arrive in Columbus today, he likely wouldn't talk about seeds and planting, but I'm guessing he'd talk about GPS and internet connectivity. He'd help us see how working from home and ordering everything online is a sign of God's work in the world. God's Kingdom would be compared to our modern world.
Truth is timeless. The Word is timeless. Much has changed, but God's Word remains as applicable today as it was then.
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