Words Like Seeds

Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heaven the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth. It shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:10-11)

How do our words rain down upon the earth?  Are our words like seed taking root in the hearts of those we know or to whom we reach out?  Do our tongues craft words revealing our love and compassion, or do they cut like swords? 

We hear the Word of God pronounced at Mass.  That Word is intended to water us and make us fruitful – to do God’s will.   

We are all tiny mustard seeds capable of great growth in word and deeds. Many birds of a feather – those like us – wait to roost in our branches.  Let the rain, and snow, keep us fertile so we may outstretch our limbs to embrace those in need of shelter and care - and love.

Deacon David Pierce