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27 ሰነ 2019 · 2027-07-04

The Letter to the Hebrews compares the human heart to land that receives rain. Land that absorbs the rain and produces useful plants receives blessing, while land that produces only thorns fails to fulfil its purpose. God’s grace is like rain poured upon human life. The question is whether that grace produces faith, love, perseverance, service, and holiness—or whether the heart remains filled with spiritual thorns. The passage encourages believers not to become lazy but to imitate those who inherit God’s promises through faith and patience. Christian hope is described as a secure and firm anchor for the soul. Saint James calls Christians to speak truthfully without careless oaths. He teaches the suffering to pray, the joyful to sing praise, and the sick to seek the prayer of the Church. The prayer of faith, confession of sins, mutual support, and the effort to bring back a person who has wandered are all part of the healing ministry of the Christian community. The believer does not face suffering alone. In Acts, Paul is being transported by sea when the journey encounters dangerous winds. His warning is ignored, and the ship is driven by the storm. Human confidence and experience are not always enough to control the forces confronting us. The passage begins a longer story in which Paul’s faith becomes a source of courage for everyone on the ship. Even as a prisoner, he becomes the person who listens to God and strengthens others. In the Gospel, Jesus proclaims the Kingdom while accompanied by the Twelve and by women who support the mission from their resources. Their presence shows that discipleship includes listening, service, generosity, and active participation in Christ’s work. Jesus then tells the parable of the sower. The seed is the Word of God, but its fruit depends upon the condition of the soil. Some hear only briefly; some fall away during testing; others are choked by anxiety, wealth, and pleasure. The good soil represents those who hear the Word, hold it firmly, and bear fruit through perseverance. Jesus also teaches that the lamp must not be hidden. Those who receive His Word are called to allow its light to become visible. His true family consists of those who hear the Word of God and act upon it. The rainy season becomes a spiritual image: God sends His Word and grace like rain. Christians must receive them deeply, remove the thorns of anxiety and worldly attachment, remain anchored in hope, pray through suffering, and bear lasting fruit through faithful obedience.