All learned commentators agree that in the Parable of the Sower, the seed is the Word of God. The question for us, though, is what type of ground do we prepare to receive this seed so that it may bear spiritual fruit? Our anger, resentments, ingratitude, and indifference, not to mention placing too much emphasis on emotions, often leave us unprepared to receive God's Word. Without a spirit of patience, God's Word will not bear fruit in our lives.