The plant dies, and the seed drops in the pot - Corpse Flower
Experts believe that seeds are produced by as many as 250,000 kinds of plants. A plant has to produce seed to continue its legacy; so near the end of the plant’s life, the plant produces its offspring in the way of a seed. Seeds can remain dormant for different periods of time yet they are still able to germinate under proper conditions. It’s been reported that scientists found dormant 10,000-year-old lotus seeds that could germinate when conditions were favorable for growth. Some of the seeds we plant in our lives will not always grow when we planned for it to grow. Germination of a seed can take just days for some seeds, and years for others.
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The seed must break open and die before it grows
When seeds are given the right environment, which includes the right amount of water, oxygen and temperatures; the seed will germinate. The seed absorbs water; the water softens the seed coat and causes a chemical change inside the seed. Once the seed falls into fertile ground, the outer shell begins to open as it dies; and inside the dead shell, new life awaits. Then, in the right conditions, the new growth will begin to emerge. Once the seed coat breaks, the seed begins to germinate by growing down into the soil and developing a primary root. Then, more roots develop to anchor the seed, absorb minerals, and send water the seedling, which in turn, enables it to grow.
Inside the seed is new life
Death is the beginning of life for a seed. John 12:24–25 states, “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” Jesus speaks of the life produced through his own death by using the analogy of a kernel of wheat. Unless a kernel of wheat (a seed) is buried in the ground and dies, it will not grow into wheat and produce more seed. Once given the right environment, which includes the right amount of water, oxygen and temperatures, germination will take place.
Similar to the life of a seed; sometimes humans must lay aside or “put to death” bad habits and practices that hinder them from growing and becoming more successful. Once a person sows seed in their personal life, the seeds of success will begin to grow at the right time and in the right place. Once the plan germinates, it will continue to grow and eventually your dreams will bloom; then the blooms will produce fruit; and the fruit will then produce more seed until the harvest is ready. The seeds that are being sown today will create a future harvest tomorrow?
To be continued...
Reference:
1. William A. DiMichele, “Seed,” World Book Online Reference Center. World Book, Inc., 20 Apr. 2004. <http://www.aolsvc.worldbook.aol.com/wb/Article?id=ar499880>.
2. DiMichele, “Seed,” 10 Apr. 2004.
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