Planting Seeds

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

“We can make applesauce, apple dumplings, apple strudel, apple pies, apple butter…” Kiera’s voice trailed off as she lugged a basket of apples into the kitchen.

“Sounds like you’ve got big plans for all these apples we picked,” said Aunt Sue. She took some of the apples from Kiera’s basket. “We’ll make a batch or two of applesauce and freeze some of it. Would you like to start peeling apples?”

“Okay,” said Kiera. She got out a peeler and some pans and started working. “How many do we need to do?” she asked after a while. “It will take forever to peel all these and take the cores out.”

Aunt Sue laughed. “I don’t think it will take that long.” She looked down at the apple she was peeling. “Have you ever wondered how many apples could come from just one of these seeds?”

Kiera shrugged. “Lots and lots, I guess.” She grinned. “Just think, if one seed grew into a tree and produced a crop of apples, and if each seed from each of those apples grew into another tree and each of those trees produced a crop of apples, and each seed from each of those apples grew into a tree and—”

Aunt Sue rolled her eyes. “You’re making me tired!” she said. “That story could go on for a very long time—but that’s an interesting thought. I’m sure the numbers would get beyond what we could count.” She removed the core from an apple and help it up so Kiera could see the seeds. “Here’s another interesting thought. If I plant just one seed for Jesus—if I tell someone about Him or treat them with the kindness He would show them—who knows what He could do with it? Who knows how many people He might reach through my small effort? It’s easy to forget that all I need to do is plant—God’s the one who makes everything grow.”

As she was speaking, Uncle Matt came in. “That’s right,” he said, “and I’m very thankful He made these apples grow!” He grinned. “Now, who will volunteer to make me an apple pie?”

Kiera laughed. “Aunt Sue and I will make you one—but only if you help us peel more apples!” – Katherine Chapman

How About You?

Are you planting seeds for Jesus? Do you tell others about Him and show them His love? Do you tell others about Him and show them His love? God can use any word or deed to make a difference in countless people’s lives—and He wants to work through you! Start planting seeds in other people’s lives through your words and actions today.

Today’s Key Verse:
1 Corinthians 3:6 I planted…but God gave the increase. (NKJV)

Today’s Key Thought:

Plant seeds for Jesus