The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat
Our text for today is: Matthew 13:24-30
[24] “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. [25] But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away. [26] When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared.
[27] The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
[28] ‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.
So the servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’
[29] ‘No,’ he said, ‘if you pull the weeds now, you might uproot the wheat with them. [30] Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.’”
So, let’s look at the meaning of the parable of Weeds among the Wheat.
In this profound parable, Jesus reveals a fundamental truth about the nature of our earthly existence, that is this: good and evil will always coexist in this world. As you navigate life, you will inevitably face the enemy’s attempts to sow weeds in your path. God did not place you in a perfect, idyllic world; instead, He purposefully put you on earth where you can train and prepare for the perfect place where He eagerly awaits your arrival.
If you find yourself searching for perfection in this life—whether in a mate, school, job, family, or church—you are setting yourself up for inevitable disappointment and frustration.
Consider this: if your spouse were truly perfect, they would have never chosen to be with you in the first place. If your church were flawless, they would have no choice but to ask you to leave. And if your family were without fault, your mere presence would disrupt that perfection.
Embrace the reality that as long as we walk this earth, good and evil, right and wrong, will always be present, intertwined in the fabric of our lives. Rather than seeking an unattainable ideal, focus on growing, learning, and preparing yourself for the perfect existence that awaits you in the presence of God.
Lonnie Davis