We do need to understand that the simple, little herb tree is sufficient in Jesus’ eyes for His redeemed. Therefore, it should be more than satisfactory for us.
How does God spread His kingdom? I don’t know. I just know that it is like the wind blowing and we can see and hear the effects (John 3). Those effects are because God has worked, and therein we should shout for joy!
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: … He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. Matthew 13:7, 22 And some fell among thorns, and…
The devil and the world hates God and His word. It is crucial that we prepare ourselves with the word of God so that we are able to withstand persecution and trial.
The first type of person mentioned by Jesus has no application of the word of God in his life at all!