THE MOST FRUITFUL FIELDS By Esther M. Bandy
The sower went forth to sow for the harvest. The field was the heart, and the seed was the Word. The sower worked daily amongst thorns and stones Beneath the hot sun and attacked by wild birds. He sowed, and he watched, and he waited for the harvest. He wanted to bring precious souls to the Lord. Then weakened and weary, he knew he must find rest. He sat at the feet of the master and heard, “Please take my Word to the hearts of the children. How can they believe if they still haven’t heard? The most fruitful fields have long been neglected. You’ll find them waiting all over the world.” Adults are so prideful. Most children are humble. Adults have religion. Most children seek God. Adults often choose to stay on sin’s pathway, While children more willingly turn to the Lord. “Please take my Word to the hearts of the children. How can they believe if they still haven’t heard? The most fruitful fields have long been neglected. You’ll find them waiting all over the world.” The sower considered the words of the Master. Then, looking, he saw fields he’d not seen before. Though little in size, they were quite large in number. And now that he saw them, he saw more and more. “Please take my Word to the hearts of the children. How can they believe if they still haven’t heard? The most fruitful fields have long been neglected. You’ll find them waiting all over the world.”
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