The Seed That Multiplies
- Henley Samuel
- Jan 27
- 5 min read
January 27, 2026
Today, let's explore one of the most profound truths in Scripture: what the enemy intends for harm, God transforms into good. It is a powerful reality that shapes our identity and destiny as believers. Prepare to see how God's redemptive plan turns every attack into an opportunity for multiplication and expansion.
When Evil Becomes Good
The story of Joseph reveals a timeless principle. After years of betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment, he stood face to face with the brothers who had sold him. His words echo through the ages:
"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today." - Genesis 50:20
Notice the contrast: "you meant evil" but "God meant it for good." The enemy's intentions don't determine your outcome. God's purposes do. Whatever challenges you're facing, whatever setbacks have tried to define you, God is already at work turning them into testimonies. He specializes in taking broken situations and making them beautiful. He takes our anxieties, fears, and questions, and gives us a new way, a new beginning, a new hope.
The Seed the Enemy Couldn't Destroy
Throughout Scripture, Jesus is referred to as the seed. Paul wrote to Timothy with this reminder:
"Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel." - 2 Timothy 2:8
From Genesis to Revelation, this theme runs like a golden thread. God promised Abraham that through his seed, all nations would be blessed. The enemy understood the power of this promise and tried desperately to destroy it. He set brother against brother. He brought floods and famines. He attacked God's chosen people again and again, knowing the seed would come through Israel.
But here's what Satan didn't understand: you cannot kill a seed by planting it. When Jesus spoke these words, He revealed the enemy's fatal miscalculation:
"I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." - John 12:24
The enemy thought killing Jesus would end everything. He believed that destroying the Messiah would stop God's plan forever. But death wasn't the end; it was the beginning of multiplication.
From One Seed to Many
Imagine holding a seed in your hand. What do you see? Most people would say, "I see a seed." But that's not all you're holding. You're holding an entire forest. That single seed contains the potential for a plant, which produces fruit, which releases more seeds, which become more plants, which produce more fruit. The cycle continues endlessly, exponentially.
When Jesus died and rose again, He didn't just save humanity. He multiplied Himself. Before the cross, there was one Son of God. After the resurrection, the Bible begins calling believers "sons of God." What was unique to Jesus became available to all who believe. The enemy tried to eliminate one seed, but instead, he triggered an explosion of multiplication.
"You are like Jesus in this world." - 1 John 4:17
You are not just a follower of Jesus. You are like Him. You carry His nature, His authority, His mission. Jesus called Himself the light of the world, but then He turned to His disciples and said, "You are the light of the world." What He was, you now are. What He did, you can do, and even greater things, because He went to the Father.
The Process of Multiplication
Seeds follow a pattern: they take root, grow stronger, produce fruit, and release more seeds to do the same. This is exactly what happened with Jesus, and it's what must happen with you. You are part of His family now, born of God, carrying His DNA. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you.
Don't be discouraged if you feel like you're just one person with one vision. That's how seeds start. Abraham received the promise of being the father of many nations, but the vision seemed dead because Sarah was barren and Abraham was old. Yet they believed, and they received the promise. Joseph was sold into slavery and thrown into prison, but through him, entire nations were saved.
The seed you carry, the vision God has planted in your heart, cannot be stolen. The enemy cannot stop what God has purposed. When you plant it in faith, it will grow into a tree. It may seem lonely at first, but it will produce fruit. Birds will come and find shelter. More seeds will come from that fruit, and the process will repeat. What looks like one small beginning is actually a forest waiting to emerge.
Your Identity as a Seed
Because of what Jesus accomplished, you are now a seed of multiplication. You carry the anointing, the healing power, the ministry of God. You are called to continue the expansion and enlargement of His kingdom. Every test you face will become a testimony. Every challenge the enemy brings will be converted into good by the hand of God.
This is the culture we must develop: sowing into the next generation so the process continues. We take root, grow stronger, produce fruit, and release more seeds to do the same. The seeds will produce the same kind because we are born of the incorruptible seed of God's Word.
"What the enemy intended for harm, God has turned for good."
Conclusion
Today, embrace the truth that you are not a victim of the enemy's schemes. You are a seed of divine multiplication. What was meant to destroy you has only positioned you for greater fruitfulness. God's redemptive power is at work in every situation, turning your trials into testimonies and your pain into purpose. Walk in the confidence that you are like Jesus in this world, carrying His light, His authority, and His mission to multiply the kingdom of God.
Reflect on This
What situation in your life has the enemy meant for evil that God is turning for good?
How can you begin to see yourself as a seed of multiplication rather than a single, isolated believer?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank You that what the enemy intended for harm, You have turned for good. I declare that I am a seed of multiplication, born of Your incorruptible Word. Just as Jesus died and rose again to produce many seeds, I am one of those seeds, carrying Your nature and Your mission. I take root in Your promises, I grow stronger in Your Word, and I produce fruit that releases more seeds for Your kingdom. The enemy cannot steal the vision You have planted in me. I will see multiplication, expansion, and the enlargement of Your kingdom through my life. Every test becomes a testimony, and every challenge becomes an opportunity for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Key Takeaways
What the enemy means for evil, God transforms into good for His purposes and your benefit.
Jesus is the seed that was planted through death and produced countless seeds through His resurrection.
You are like Jesus in this world, carrying His nature, authority, and mission to multiply the kingdom.
Seeds follow a pattern: take root, grow strong, produce fruit, and release more seeds to continue the cycle.
The vision God has given you cannot be stolen; when planted in faith, it will multiply beyond what you can imagine.
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