God's Word marvelously comes down to Earth to mightily accomplish His will, just as the rain comes to water the Earth and produce an abundance of crops.
Indeed, God's Word produces abundantly, as it is sown in our hearts. When we cooperate with the Holy Spirit's working in us, we truly become part of the abundant harvest that results, as we open ourselves to God's workings in us, having hearts fertile for such a bounty. The results even lead to our planting seeds that the abundant harvest may continue--Father Hurlbert shared a great insight in his homily on this weekend's readings, saying that it's not just about laborers going out to harvest, but laborers also going out to plant seeds.
We plant as a response to the work God does in us, and then remain faithful to Him as we watch Him do His work with those seeds. He brings them alive, in the Life that will one day lead to the fullness of redemption and Eternal Life, which we, His people, together with all Creation, earnestly strive toward and patiently await.
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