Luke 8: 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants…v 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches, and pleasures, and they do not mature.
In Luke 8:1-15 Jesus teaches about the parable of a sower. The seed fell on four different grounds but I like verses 7 and 14, the seed that fell amongst thorns, it grew but was choked by thorns. This is likened with a Christian who accepted Jesus Christ and grew but allowed earthly things to catch his attention.
Verse 14 mentions three things as thorns
1) worry; it comes naturally when you realize that you are falling short of what you want. But when it approaches it is time to draw closer to Jesus who understands your situation.
2) When you get rich it is because God is blessing you, in return, you must spend more time with Him, or else they become thorns in your spiritual life.
3) Pleasures, no one says you must remain grumpy and not enjoy life. When you have time to go shopping, go to the beaches and spend time on television, and do not have time for God, your priorities do not balance.
New Year and new resolutions are the best time to refocus and reshape. Eliminate the weeds and thorns in your life and spend time with your Creator. Pruning is part of your life as a Christian, as a branch in the vine the Gardner will prune you (John 15). Allow the process in order to grow closer to Jesus.
God bless you
Mam Nonto Machi