“A single grain of wheat will never be more than a single grain of wheat unless it drops into the ground and dies. Because then it sprouts and produces a great harvest of wheat.” (John 12:24 TPT)
Although Jesus was known to be a carpenter by trade, most of his parables revolve around agriculture. This is surprising, because most of us use references from our areas of expertise. Carpentry would have provided plenty of metaphors. A carpenter shapes wood precisely, according to his vision, into useful objects. Farming is much less manageable with all its variables. A farmer plants seeds and cares for his crop, but the resulting harvest does not always meet expectations.
God created us with free will. He loves us unconditionally. He allows us to make choices on how we live. He plants us like seeds in tilled soil and nurtures our growth. An individual will never be more than a singular person unless he relinquishes his ego. Unfortunately, many of us are unwilling to give up the comfort of our familiar shells. We lead limited lives and surround ourselves with others who do the same. Each of us has infinite potential. Yet, it cannot be released as long as we remain wrapped up in earthly concerns. The temporal husk must fall off before the eternal soul can flourish.
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