The key to understanding the Parable of the Sower is to know that you can become good ground, just as Abraham believed God, and God honored that faith as righteousness and partnered with Abraham to be a blessing. Abraham went on a journey of faith to get doubt, fear and compromise out of his life to become good ground in all areas. Obeying God brings life and joy, and as we go through life we let Him change our ground to be confident in God and lead by the Spirit in every area.