“Word!”

Matthew 13: 19: “When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart.” The word of the Kingdom (a phrase only Matthew uses in describing this parable) is more than just “Jesus loves you, get saved.” That’s a great word, but the word of the Kingdom is more. It requires new birth of water and spirit (John 3: 3, 5) to understand and walk in it. The word of the Kingdom involves knowing and following Christ as King. No wonder the evil one wants to snatch it; when enough people walk around with that in their hearts, he’s in trouble!