The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13) does not mention a seed being planted in a pot with fresh soil. But seeds planted this way spring up quickly and grow nicely as long as they get plenty of water, sunlight and fresh air each day.
But if the growing plant remains inside the smaller pot in which is was originally planted, it will struggle as it continues to grow — fighting against the container itself which has not grown.
Our bodies (pots) are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Let us be mindful to never grieve the Holy Spirit dwelling inside us by being unwilling to change our ‘pot’ — our physical body, our physical lifestyle. Let us instead willingly and joyfully embrace whatever physical changes the Holy Spirit is showing us we need to make in our lives, so that we may continue to grow spiritually.
Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Luke 5:37
And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined.
Isaiah 64:8
Yet you, Lord, are our Father.
We are the clay, you are the potter;
we are all the work of your hand.
