The concept of the seed as a symbol of God's Word emerges prominently in the Parable of the Sower, where the seed represents the word of the kingdom, the gospel of the Kingdom of God. This parable illustrates the varied responses among the people to this divine message. In three out of four types of ground, the seed produces nothing of value, reflecting the inability of many to receive and act upon the Word. Only the good soil, described as those who hear the Word and understand it, bears fruit. All types of ground receive the Word, but only some are prepared by God to respond properly. The masses, despite their heritage, lacked ears to hear, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah by neither understanding nor perceiving the truth of the Kingdom message. In contrast, the disciples were prepared as good soil to hear, respond, and yield an increase.

God uses the process of sowing, cultivating, and reaping to teach vital lessons about how He grows and gathers a harvest of children from humanity. Central to this process is the seed, symbolizing His Word, which He has been scattering throughout human history. Unlike a human farmer, God does not water all seeds universally at once; instead, He waters a little here and a little there, working closely with a small number of plants while most seeds of truth lie dormant in the minds of men. These seeds, though unwatered for millennia, retain their potential to grow when finally touched by His Spirit, much like ancient seeds discovered by archeologists that sprout after thousands of years when planted and watered. God continues to plant seeds of truth even now, preparing the soil and depositing His Word, though many may not germinate until future times such as the Tribulation, the Millennium, or the Great White Throne Judgment. Nearly all the seeds He has scattered over the ages remain unwatered, yet a future period awaits when His Spirit will be readily available to all, awakening these dormant seeds of truth to grow and contribute to the final crop of His spiritual harvest. The church plays a role in this by publishing truth and encouraging belief, scattering seed through preaching the gospel to the world, though its effectiveness depends on alignment with Him. Every follower of God also has the opportunity to plant seeds through their conduct and character, demonstrating a transcendent way of living, trusting that He will water them in the right season to continue His epic harvest.

In the cycle of seasons that mirrors God's creation, there is a profound symbolism in the act of planting and harvesting. God plants seeds of belief and spiritual truth, imparting understanding that empowers those who receive it to succeed in the spiritual process that Jesus Christ completed. This process reflects God's work, as He promotes belief in His firstborn Son and encourages faith in the journey toward becoming children of God. What God harvests are children in His image, cultivated through a pattern of preparation and growth. He prepares the soil, scatters the seed of His truth through His human servants, waters it with the Holy Spirit, and tends to it personally alongside His ordained helpers. The church plays a vital role in this, fostering an environment of belief and truth where the seed can mature, aligning with God's purpose of nurturing faith across different harvests in His appointed times.