Most seeds are able to germinate under a conducive environment.
In order to germinate successfully, seeds require several needs to be met.
These include water, oxygen, temperature and correct levels of light.
Though a seed is able to germinate, the levels of growth may be different depending on the conditions.
The fruits that come from the seed may also be different depending on the conditions.
The 1st reading reminds us that we have been begotten by God and God’s seed remains in us.
But how the seed will germinate and grow, and what kind of fruits that seed will bear depends on the environment.
When we let ourselves be affected by anger, resentment, bitterness, hatred, selfishness and other kinds of sin, then the fruits that we bear will also be likewise.
But when we strive to live a holy life of faithfulness to God, to love as He loves us, to be kind and compassionate and forgiving, then we will bear fruits of love for God and for others.
Let us strive to be holy and loving, and the God’s seed in us will bear fruits of peace and joy for ourselves and for others too.