Spreading Seeds

Song of Songs 4:16“Awake, O north wind,

 And come, south wind [blow softly upon my garden];

Make my garden breathe out fragrance, [for the one in whom my soul delights],

Let its spices flow forth.

Let my beloved come into his garden

And eat its choicest fruits.”

I love this picture of dandelions.  I like to pick them up and blow on them but I have to be mindful that it is seeds I am blowing all over my yard that will eventually grow into weeds. The stories that we as believers share of His love and faithfulness are as seeds in the soil of people's hearts. God loves to blow on them too.  His plan for the world to know Him is you and me and He called us to be witnesses.

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

I've had the opportunity to go on a few mission trips all over the world and I do look forward to going on more in the future, but if we look closer this scripture reveals the order in the places it mentions.  Jerusalem represents our homes and witnessing to our very own relatives first. Judea is the next region or the surrounding places outside of our homes, like our jobs, places we shop or places we eat.  Samaria represents our enemies.  The difficult people we have a hard time liking. We all have those, right? And to the ends of the earth which is all over the world.  

No matter where we go, we need to remember that we are witnesses.  He did not ask us to be salesmen, lawyers or judges.  A witness tells his or her version of the story.  

Definition of Witness: One who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced.

The blind man said "He put mud on my eyes, and I washed and now I see."  He didn't add more to the story, just what he experienced.  Simple and clear.  This is so good because we try to make things difficult and we tend to overthink just telling the truth. All we need to do is give an answer to what you heard, saw or experienced.  

I remember the day I sat next to a woman on a plane back from Germany.  I was so tired and really looked forward to sleep but with only a few hours into the flight I knew the Lord had a purpose for me sitting next to her.  The way our conversation began and then continued was different and it was just a few hours later after I shared my story with her that we were praying together.   

Can we allow the Lord to blow on our testimonies? He knows where His sons and daughters are and He wants us to go and bring them home.  You may ask, "just by telling my story?" Yes, it's that simple.  Connecting with people right where they are is not complicated, especially when the Holy Spirit is in it guiding our steps and our hearts.  It's not everyone He is calling us to but know that when He does, you will know and be amazed at how simple sharing your faith is.

John 17:18 As you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world.

You are a good good Father.  It's who You are.  I thank you for changing our lives forever and I thank you for Your Holy Spirit giving us the power to go out and be witnesses of Your love all over the world.  Give us the grace to respond to You when we enter those divine moments that can change people's lives forever.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!