Luke 8:14 “Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.”
This seed among the thorns is important to take notice of. Jesus doesn’t say specifically that they are believers or saved. But, both things are confirmed by His words because He says that they do not bring fruit to maturity. These are those who are saved ‘so as through fire’ as we read in 1 Corinthians 3:15. This is the story of a life wasted, and it is a story oft repeated.
The enemy knows that once the gospel has taken root in a life, he cannot remove it. However, though that soul be lost to his kingdom, it need not be a bother to him. Among the thorns it finds so much to keep it from good growth. Christian after Christian lives a neutralized life, paralyzed, never growing or bearing fruit.
Some will argue with this assessment. Indeed I myself have wondered if this is possible. But not only is the proof in the Scripture, but it bears out in practice. How many of our brothers and sisters do we see who have a testimony, but have never yet shared their faith? How many live as if for Christ and yet only in a corner of their lives? How many if put on trial for their faith might be acquitted due to lack of evidence? It is a sad malady, but it surely touches many of us.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your working in our lives. Without it we would have no hope of living a life of meaning. You give us purpose and a cause to fight for. You are so good and wise and kind. I will serve You and love You forever! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.