Text: Ephesians 3:20
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.”
God Can Do Anything
As we continue through the May of Miracles series, we are reminded of this foundational truth: God can do anything, and I mean anything. His capacity for the miraculous knows no boundaries. There is absolutely nothing too hard for Him.
What Is a Miracle?
A miracle is defined as “a surprising and welcome event not explainable by natural or scientific laws and therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.” It’s when heaven touches earth—and we believe that time is now.
The Right Season for a Miracle
On Sunday, we discussed how the right season is essential for the miraculous. Tonight, we continue with this thought:
- Many miss out on what God is doing because they won’t wait on Him.
- But here’s the truth: While we wait, God is working.
- In delays, detours, and dry seasons, He is still working.
As Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NLT) reminds us:
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”
Including—a time to plant and a time to harvest.
Spiritual things work with three main principles: the right soil, the right seed, and the right season.
The Power of the Right Soil
It’s not just the season that matters, it’s also the soil.
You can have the perfect seed (God’s Word), but if the soil of your heart isn’t ready, the seed won’t grow.
In Jesus’ Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:14–20), we see four types of soil—only one produces fruit.
1. The Wayside: No Depth
“The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away.”
– Mark 4:15
These are people who hear the Word but don’t let it take root.
“Hard hearts must be ‘plowed up’ before they can receive the seed—and this can be a painful experience.” – Wiersbe
If you want a miracle in this season, soften your soil. Miracles don’t grow in hard ground.
2. Stony Ground: Emotionally Driven
“The seed on rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. But… they fall away as soon as problems come.”
– Mark 4:16–17
These are people who are all emotion and no roots. They chase feelings, not faith.
“The religion that is born of mere excitement will die when the excitement is over.” – Spurgeon
This walk is a marathon, not a moment. Take it slow. Grow deep. Shallow faith can’t weather the storm.
3. Among Thorns: Distracted and Crowded
“The seed that fell among thorns represents those who hear the Word, but the message is crowded out by worries, wealth, and desires… so no fruit is produced.”
– Mark 4:18–19
These are people who want God only when problems arise, not out of commitment.
“This ground is too fertile. Everything grows—including distractions.” – Guzik
If your life is too crowded, God’s Word won’t have room to grow. Miracles don’t grow here either.
4. Good Ground: Committed and Flourishing
“And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God’s Word and produce a harvest—thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”
– Mark 4:20
These are the people who stick with it.
“They remain committed to Jesus through the highs and lows. And God does the miraculous through them.”
This is where the miracle happens. Not just one, but a multiplication of miracles.
Final Thoughts: Prepare Your Soil
If you’re looking for a miracle this season, check your soil.
- Are you hardened by past disappointments?
- Are you running on emotion without roots?
- Is your life too crowded for God to move?
- Or are you ready, open, and committed to growth?
Because miracles don’t grow everywhere—only in good soil.
Get your heart ready… the harvest is coming.
