Jesus’ parable of the soils is an invitation to let the Holy Spirit reveal the true condition of our hearts. As Jesus describes four types of soil, He’s really describing the different ways we receive God’s word and the gospel.

So, the question is: How’s your heart? Are you open to the Spirit’s work, willing to let Him break up the hard places, deepen your roots, and clear away the thorns? Jesus invites us to come to Him, to abide in Him, and to let Him bring true shalom: restoration, wholeness, and fruitfulness.