Daily Walk Through the New Testament

April 19

Read Matthew 13:18-43

Jesus indicated in His explanation of the parable of the sower that the seed represents the Word of God, the soil represents those receiving it, and the bird is the devil. He made it clear that when the seed is being sown, there is an enemy who attempts to steal it away. How does the Enemy distract you from receiving God’s Word or other blessings He wants to give you? Ask God to give you understanding — eyes to see and ears to hear — of any and all attacks on your life. Submit yourself to God and throw off every hindrance in your walk with Him. “Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).