From Seed to Harvest: The Hope in Jesus’ Sacrifice
- K. Lemler
- 23 hours ago
- 2 min read
The concept of a seed being buried in the soil is one of the most profound representations of renewal and hope found throughout Scripture. Jesus Himself used this imagery to explain His mission and the ultimate power of His sacrifice. In John 12:24, He says, “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.”
This scripture speaks of a seed's journey from being buried to springing forth with new life. It’s a perfect picture of Jesus’ own death and resurrection. Yesterday, the seeds on our farm were planted and we anticipate new life to spring forth. Our Heavenly Father planted Jesus so that a harvest would come to all those who would give their life, as a seed, to Jesus Christ.
In His crucifixion, Jesus experienced the ultimate sacrifice—laying down His life so that we might be set free from sin, healed from brokenness, and restored to our Creator. But just as a seed, buried in the ground, eventually bursts forth with new life, so too did Jesus. On the third day, He rose. Victory over sin. Victory over death. Victory for all of us...
This seed-to-harvest process offers us profound hope. No matter the pain or suffering we face, just as the seed must first die to bring new life, so our struggles and hardships can lead to growth, healing, and restoration through Jesus. What may seem like the end is often the beginning of something more beautiful—new life in Christ.
As you go through life’s challenges, remember the seed that was planted in the ground. In times of difficulty and despair, trust that God is working behind the scenes to bring forth something beautiful. Just as Jesus’ death led to resurrection, our trials can lead to triumph.
Let this truth bring you hope today—no matter where you are, something beautiful is waiting to bloom through the power of Jesus' resurrection.
~Kimberly ~ Minister @ GodsHealingPower.org
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