When Jesus takes the time to give his own homily - as he did in the gospel passage today - perhaps he has something really important to say – and there is not much that need be added to it! But as far as human concerns go there always seems to be a need for deeper and clearer explanation and understanding.
As Jesus himself explains very simply: the seed that the sower sowed is the word! But this word is not just any word – or words spoken in an ordinary way. The seed – the word – is Jesus Himself. It is the Word – creative, dynamic, effective, loving, caring, compassionate, merciful, healing and salvific. The Word of God can transform us – transform our hearts, transform our minds - it can transform every part of our lives. It can take us far beyond the earthbound limitations that can entrap us so easily. The Word of God can redeem every part of us that needs redeeming – and that is all of us!
The Word of God is Jesus Christ who was promised to rise from the house of David (a we herd in the first reading today) and establish a Kingdom that would endure forever!
All we need to tap into the redemption, to tap into the transformation, to tap into the newness of life that is awaiting us is: FAITH! It just takes faith! BELIEVE!
Will to believe in what God says in his Word – and all will be well!
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