Precious Seed

A seed is the origin of life, small yet powerful. As the Bible reminds us in Genesis 8:22, “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest… will never cease.” Seeds bear the promise of growth, bearing fruits that hold new seeds, continuing God’s cycle of life. Without seeds, there is no food, no renewal—no survival.

God’s Word, like seeds, carries the power to create, nurture, and transform. As John 1:14 tells us, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Jesus, the living Word, came to show us God’s love and plan for salvation, reconnecting humanity with the Creator.

In the parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3–9), Jesus likens God’s Word to seeds, scattered on various soils—the human heart. Some seeds perish, others grow briefly, but those landing in good soil yield an abundant harvest.

In Chinese, the character for “word” (字) is profoundly symbolic. Its structure includes the radical 宀, symbolizing “precious” (寶), and 子, meaning “child” or “seed.” Together, 字 reminds us that every word is a precious seed, carrying the potential to take root in the hearts of others.

Through writing, we sow these seeds, entrusting them to the Holy Spirit to nurture. Just as nature needs sunlight, water, and good soil, so the human soul needs God’s truth to grow, blossom, and bear fruit. Let us sow these precious seeds of the Gospel faithfully, trusting God to multiply them for His glory.