A farmer walks through his field at dawn, scattering seed across the ground. He does not know which seeds will take root and which will fall on rocky soil or among thorns. He plants anyway, with trust and patience, believing the harvest will come in time.

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This Sunday, Isaiah tells us God's word is like rain and snow. They fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth first. They make the ground fertile and give seed to the sower and bread to the one who eats. God's word works the same way. It goes out and accomplishes what He sends it to do.

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