By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Matthew 13:38-40 "The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age…" - NIV
Jesus taught so many principles of God’s kingdom through parables which related to things people associated with in every day life. The parable of the weeds and the wheat is one of the people of the kingdom of God and of the evil one living together. As some weeds are very much like the wheat in looks and character, while attempting to remove them, one can remove the wheat. It is best separated and differentiated by the fruit at harvest.
So many claim to belong to God. They live and act like people of the kingdom. They attempt to wear sheep skins, and even speak the language of the kingdom sometimes. But within, they are weeds and wolves. Because of their look alike, we cannot properly identify them until the fruit reveals who they really were. And only God, Who knows and searches mens hearts, know those who are His own.
The Holy Spirit gives witness in the hearts of those who are truly converted and belong to God. Some are in the company of believers for various reasons, live and act like believers and yet not. Deep within, they know it. I pray they put their lives right with God and make Him the Saviour and Lord instead of live in pretense. Such hiding will not last forever. Forsake the lies of the enemy and mend your ways before it’s too late.
2 Timothy 2:19 "Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”
Shalom children of God.