Jesus said in Luke 8:11, "The Word of God is Seed". In this portion of scripture, He talked about how the Word of God, as seed, can produce a good crop in our lives.
Seeds, by their very design, contain the genetic code to promote and propagate life. Until a seed is planted in the ground, it will not "activate" the life it contains. Archaeologists have found seeds that have been dormant for thousands of years, yet when these same seeds are planted in soil, they germinate and grow. Amazing, isn't it?! (See article for more information - http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/11/1122_051122_old_seed.html). It is the same with the Word of God - it lies dormant until planted.
The Word of God contains the "genetic code" for us to live life eternally, as well as to live life abundantly (Jn 10:10). Yet, if it is not planted and cultivated in our lives, it will not do us any good. No matter what type of seed it is, if it isn't planted, there's no future harvest. However, when we plant God's Word in our hearts; by reading it, meditating upon it, being obedient to it, this "seed" is then activated and begins to grow. This is absolutely necessary for seeing the promises and God's will fulfilled in our lives.
The Word is not firmly planted in us until it is placed in the "fertile soil" of a heart that has belief and trust. Without such a heart, there is no fertile soil in which the seed can grow. A heart of faith is an absolute prerequisite for seeing a future harvest brought forth through faith.
After being planted, seed for crop must be watered and maintained and requires exposure to sunlight and fed fertilizers to keep the soil rich with nutrients. It is the same with the seed of the Word of God planted in our hearts. We must cultivate our faith by hearing and reading the Word of God continually (Romans 10:17), trusting in God and His faithfulness (Proverbs 3:5-6), and obeying what He commands (John 14:21). As this happens, our seed of faith will grow.
Concerning healing, the same dynamic is at work because it is received by faith. We must first believe and understand, based upon the Bible, that it is God's will to heal us. As we cultivate our faith for healing by knowing and standing on God's promises, this will produce the necessary nutrient-filled soil for the Word of God to take hold in our lives and bear abundant fruit.
Planting the Word of God as seed in our lives is a necessity either before or at the time we pray for, or receive prayer for, our healing. Proverbs 4:20-22 says: "My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body".
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