Have you ever thought of how even a little kernel of corn can remind us of the Lord Jesus Christ and His work for us on the cross?
A kernel of corn is a seed. And on the inside of the little seed there is something so wonderful that no one in the whole world, no matter how wise he may be, can make it. That wonderful thing is life.
If we plant the kernel into the moist, warm soil, something very interesting happens. The outside body of the little seed will die and a new plant will begin to grow. Soon the growing plant will burst through the top of the ground to enjoy the sunshine and rain from heaven. It will grow and produce ears of corn. These contain many new little kernels just like the one that was planted and died. One seed died so that a great many more might live!
That’s why the little kernel of corn reminds us of the Lord Jesus and His work on the cross. He died for sinners, He was buried and He rose again according to the Scriptures. Because of His death, we who have trusted in Him as our own Saviour have received everlasting life. And just as it was necessary for the seed to die before there could be many new ones, it was necessary for the Lord Jesus to die so that you and I could be saved and receive everlasting life. You must accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your own Saviour before you can have everlasting life. If you have not yet accepted Him, you are still “dead in trespasses and sins.” Won’t you accept Him right now?
ML-07/23/2000