A Love That Sprouts, Grows, and Never Dies Part 1: The Seed That Must Fall

In nature, we often see love and devotion reflected in the lives of birds. Cardinals feed their mates (see image), swans mourn their lost partners, and doves stay together for life. Their bond is steadfast, unwavering, and deeply connected to survival.

A male Cardinal feeding his other half ...

The same is true of God’s Word—a precious seed that seeks to pair with our hearts. It is not meant to sit dormant but to take root, transform, and bear fruit. Yet, just as a seed must fall to the ground and die before it grows, we must surrender our will to Christ so that we may be renewed in Him. Jesus said in John 12:24, "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."

Our old self must be crucified with Christ, just as He laid down His life for us. Through this surrender, we receive new life, just as a sprouting seed breaks through the soil into the light.

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"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."