“And other [seed] fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some a hundred” (Mark 4:8).
So what do you do to make sure you are good ground? Well, start out hearing God’s Word. When the thief comes to steal it away, keep on hearing the Word of God. When persecutions and afflictions come because of the Word, (and they will come to everyone), keep hearing what God says.
First Peter 4:12 says, “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.” What do you do when the fiery trials come? Do you feed on them? No, you keep on hearing the Word.
The cares of the world will try to distract you, but keep on hearing the Word. The deceitfulness of riches and the lusts of other things will try to get in your way, but just keep hearing the Word and plowing through. One day the fruit of that Word will start popping up on the other side of all the trials and distractions of life. You’ll reap a harvest that is thirty-, sixty- or even a hundredfold!
The Bible says, “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings” (Prov. 4:20). As long as we want abundant life, including healing in our bodies, we must incline our ears unto His sayings. We must hear God’s Word coming from the pulpit, from tapes, from television and radio and, most importantly, from our own mouths.
Someone may ask, “How long do I have to hear the Word?” All through eternity! It’s that good. It’s not a chore—it’s a pleasure!
My ears are a gateway to my spirit.
What I hear controls what fruit is produced
in my life. I desire the fruit of divine health
and abundant life, so I won’t let anything
distract me from hearing God’s Word!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.