Sowing the seed in a field filled with rocks

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I was reading an article in the Daytona Beach News journal (online) and I was impressed that they actually covered the topic of “Christian Bikers” at Daytona Bike Week. The article describes a couple of old timers who have been riding to Daytona for years trying to spread the Gospel. Both men agree, the field is filled with rocks and the sowing of seed falls all too often on deaf ears; however, Jesus said in his word, “Because you have seen Me, have you believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed” (John 20:29, NASB).

I have never been to Daytona as a Christian. I have often wondered if I would even want to go. Many in the international motorcycle ministry I ride with went this year, and some souls were saved—praise God!

I remember as I walked through Main Street in Daytona one year when I was still in the world. I was following a major player in my old club. I was his body guard. I walked the streets with a 357 stuffed in the flat of my back in my belt. We walked with the hope of finding members of a rival club that had it coming. Even though I was not living for Christ at that time, I remember praying we did not see them. It had not been long since two of my brothers had been shot and killed—I had had enough killing and fighting. Thank God we did not see their colors.

Main Street is filled with bad memories for me. I am thankful for those Christian brothers who make the journey each year to sow seeds of the Gospel. If one soul is reached for Christ—it is worth it. The men in the article spoke of how it was once a bit more unfriendly ground. Now, they say they receive more pleasant comments and curiosity. I can only hope my faith grows in this regard. I have yet to find it in my heart to want to hang out in these places. The memories are still too new to me as a young Christian.

But, if we as Christians don`t enter into those places, as Jesus himself did, who will? God bless all the Christian bikers, clubs, and MM`s that traveled to Daytona this year. I pray the seed they sowed landed on some fertile ground. Daytona truly represents what Jesus spoke of once in a parable: (Luke 8: 4-8)

 4) When a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him, He spoke by way of a parable: 5) “The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was trampled underfoot and the birds of the air ate it up. 6) Other seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. 7) Other seed fell among the thorns; and the thorns grew up with it and choked it out. 8) Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and produced a crop a hundred times as great.” As He said these things, He would call out, “He who has ears to hear, [b]let him hear” (NASB).

This is the only work that is worthy of our lives today as we live for Christ—to reach a lost, dying, lonely, and suffering world. WP