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Wildflower Lessons - Deep Roots
Every Spring, they suddenly appear. Out of nowhere, they invade our lawns. At the twinkle of an eye, the weeds that have been cleared last year reappear fresh. Why is it so difficult to get rid of weeds? I remember Jesus telling the disciples about the story of the good plants and the bad weeds. The good seed refers to the Kingdom of God. The bad seeds refer to the work of the evil one.
"Jesus told them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared." (Matthew 13:24-26)
All over the lower mainland in Vancouver, it is common to find wildflowers sprouting all over lawns, public parks, and walkways. They grow near the edges of gated properties. They flourish in the wild parks. Where the pretty flowers and green pastures are, there the weeds will be also. There are three things to learn from the wildflowers in Spring.
Firstly, the good plants and the bad weeds come up together. This is because while man does the good works by day, the evil one does the evil works by night. While man tries to be good and to do good in his neighbourhood, we cannot but observe that amid the good, there are also bad eggs around us. It can be a rude gesture, an evil scheme, or simply a bad behaviour. After all, the human condition is a sinful condition. Since both the good plants and the weeds come up together, it is important for us to discern the good from the bad. This means that discernment has to be foremost in our minds. Pray to the Lord for help to sense the gentle leading. Read the Word of God regularly. Like the Psalmist who says:
"I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You." (Psalm 119:11)
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