Subject: Jesus told me at 8 AM that He want His church to take heed Jesus, want us addicted to fasting praying studying understanding applying and listening to His word until our life end on earth all of us have addictive tendencies, and Satan know that we need to be addicted to biblical things.

Thought.

We need to be good soil

Meaning of take heed.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin

from pros and echó

Definition

to hold to, turn to, attend to

NASB Translation

addicted (1), beware (8), give attention (1), giving...attention (1), giving attention (2), guard (3), officiated (1), pay attention (2), pay...attention (1), paying attention (2), respond (1), take care (1).

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The verb translated “were listening” pictures an attentive, almost fascinated hearing. It is more than casual notice; it describes ears and hearts magnetized by what is being said or sung.

Conclusion.

Luke 8:18 KJV

Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

Take note Luke 8:18 is about how one hears and receives teaching from Jesus this verse follows the explanation of the parable of the sower, which likens different types of people to different soils and how they respond to God's word. The verse itself then explains the principle that those who are receptive and faithful will be given more understanding, while those who are neglectful will lose even what they think they have.

The parable: Jesus tells a story about a sower who scatters seeds. The seeds that fall on good soil grow and produce a good harvest, while those that fall on the path, rocky ground, or among thorns do not.

The meaning: The "seed" is the word of God, and the "soil" represents different ways people respond to it.

Good soil: Accepts the word and produces a plentiful harvest.

Other soils: Are distracted, don't fully listen, or let other things choke out the seed, leading to a failed harvest.

The application in Luke 8:18

Pay attention to how you hear: Jesus warns His listeners to be careful about how they listen to His teachings.

Those who have will be given more: Those who are receptive and actively engage with the truth will be given more spiritual understanding and blessings.

Those who do not have will lose what they think they have: This is a warning against superficial or inattentive listening, which will result in the loss of even the little understanding one might have thought they possessed.

Principle of growth: The principle is that spiritual growth requires active and faithful reception of God's word, just as physical fitness requires effort to maintain and improve.