It should be noted that the sower did no soil preparation ahead of time (as a farmer sowing real seed would do). A possible interpretation is that God Himself prepares people's hearts ahead of time (or tries to, but man can accept or reject) before the Word is proclaimed. | It should be noted that the sower did no soil preparation ahead of time (as a farmer sowing real seed would do). A possible interpretation is that God Himself prepares people's hearts ahead of time (or tries to, but man can accept or reject) before the Word is proclaimed. |