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It Is the Year 2081
By William Van Zyl
Published on July 17, 2026.
The wind carried more than dust.
It carried fear.
Across the scarred plains of Europe and Asia, the once-fertile farmland had become silent. Great stretches of earth lay abandoned behind rusted fences marked with faded radiation symbols. The soil, poisoned by decades-old nuclear explosions, still glowed with invisible danger. Forests had disappeared. Rivers had changed course. Once-green valleys had become deserts of cracked clay and ash.
Food had become more valuable than gold.
Wars were no longer fought over oil. Nations now fought over water reservoirs, fertile land, and perhaps the most precious commodity on earth—seed.
Jonathan Burgess stood on the edge of an abandoned wheat field, turning a handful of shrivelled wheat kernels over in his weathered hands. Beside him stood Vladimir Bolsheski, an agricultural scientist whose face reflected years of disappointment.
“These are all we have left,” Jonathan whispered.
Vladimir nodded grimly.
“They were collected after the fallout.”
Jonathan looked at the seeds.
“Will they grow?”
“I don’t know.”
“And if they do?”
Vladimir hesitated.
“I don’t know what they will become.”
Silence settled between them.
The seeds had absorbed radiation. Their genetic structure had changed. Perhaps they would never germinate. Perhaps they would produce twisted crops. Worse still, perhaps the fruit would look perfect while carrying unseen damage that would slowly destroy those who ate it.
IMAGE: Jonathan Burgess and Vladimir Bolsheski are looking at the physically altered seed. Will it grow? Will it st be organic? What effect will it have when they consume the fruit and veg? Where will they find unadulterated organic seed? AI-generated July 2026.
Jonathan sighed.
“If only someone had preserved the original seed.”
END OF THE INTRO.
No Seed, No Harvest
The old farming saying has never changed:
No seed. No harvest.
Without seed there can be no wheat, no grapes, no apples, no vegetables, no forests, and ultimately no civilisation.
Every meal begins with a seed.
Every orchard begins with a seed.
Every nation survives because someone planted a seed.
God designed life this way from the very beginning.
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest… shall not cease.”
(Genesis 8:22, KJV)
God’s agricultural system is remarkably simple.
Plant.
Wait.
Harvest.
It has sustained humanity for thousands of years.
A World of Seedless Fruit
Today, scientists continue developing seedless varieties of fruit and vegetables.
Seedless grapes.
Seedless watermelons.
Seedless oranges.
Seedless lemons.
Seedless cucumbers.
Many consumers appreciate these products because they are convenient and enjoyable to eat. In many cases, these crops are still propagated through controlled breeding techniques or vegetative methods rather than producing fertile seed themselves.
Yet their increasing popularity raises broader questions.
What happens if fewer people preserve traditional seed varieties?
What happens if farmers become increasingly dependent upon purchasing seed from large corporations?
What happens if the world’s food supply becomes concentrated in the hands of only a few organisations?
These are not merely agricultural questions.
They are questions about resilience, stewardship, and human responsibility.
Throughout history, farmers have saved seed from one harvest to plant the next. That practice created independence and food security. If the ability to preserve viable seed diminishes, dependence grows.
Control over seed can become control over food.
Control over food can become influence over entire populations.
These possibilities remind us why preserving biodiversity and traditional seed varieties matters.
Can We Improve God’s Design?
Human beings have always tried to improve nature.
Bigger tomatoes.
Sweeter grapes.
Longer-lasting bananas.
Disease-resistant crops.
Many advances in agriculture have brought genuine benefits, including higher yields and improved resistance to pests and disease. Yet there remains an important question:
Can mankind truly improve upon God’s original blueprint without unintended consequences?
Sometimes our pursuit of convenience comes at a cost.
The healthiest communities in the world—often identified as “Blue Zones”—share several striking characteristics.
IMAGE: Blue Zones are five distinct regions in the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives, often reaching age 100 with low rates of chronic disease. Identified by researcher Dan Buettner, these longevity hotspots share lifestyle habits such as plant-based eating, regular physical activity, strong social ties, and a clear sense of purpose. Credit: Heart Foundation. Link: https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/about-us/news/blogs/secrets-to-long-life-in-the-blue-zones
Many grow much of their own food.
They eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
Their diets consist largely of natural, minimally processed foods.
They walk daily because they live in mountainous or hilly regions.
They remain physically active into old age.
They maintain strong family relationships.
Neighbours visit one another.
Communities eat together.
They laugh together.
They work together.
Many require remarkably little medication throughout their lives.
Their gut health is much younger than their actual age, according to research.
Their lifestyle reminds us that health is not found in laboratories alone.
It often begins in the garden.
The Greatest Seed Is Not Found in a Garden
The Bible repeatedly uses seed as a picture of something far greater.
Jesus said:
“The seed is the Word of God.”
(Luke 8:11, KJV)
That changes everything.
God is not only interested in agricultural seed.
He is deeply concerned about Word Seed.
Just as physical seed produces physical life, God’s Word produces spiritual life.
The Parable of the Sower
Jesus described a farmer scattering seed.
Some seed fell by the roadside.
Birds devoured it.
Some landed upon rocky ground.
It sprang up quickly but had no root.
Some fell among thorns.
The weeds choked it.
But some landed in good soil.
That seed multiplied.
Thirty-fold.
Sixty-fold.
One hundred-fold.
Notice something remarkable.
The difference was not the seed.
The seed was perfect.
The problem lay in the condition of the soil.
God’s Word has never lacked power.
The condition of the human heart determines whether that Word bears fruit.
The Word Seed Is Incorruptible
Peter writes:
“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God…”
(1 Peter 1:23, KJV)
Unlike ordinary seed, God’s Word cannot decay.
It does not lose its life.
It does not expire.
It remains eternally alive.
The Psalmist also reminds us:
“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”
(Psalm 12:6, KJV)
God’s Word is perfectly refined.
Nothing needs improving.
Nothing needs modernising to make it more powerful.
Can the Word Seed Be Altered?
The seed itself remains pure.
Yet people can mishandle it.
Just as damaged soil can hinder healthy crops, human beings can distort the message of Scripture through selective teaching, false doctrine, manipulation, or the removal of its context.
When God’s truth is diluted to suit popular opinion, personal ambition, or cultural pressure, its intended message is obscured.
Throughout history, people have attempted to add traditions above Scripture, remove difficult teachings, or reshape biblical truth to fit changing values.
The Bible closes with a solemn warning:
“If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away… God shall take away his part out of the book of life…”
(Revelation 22:18–19, KJV)
This warning calls believers to treat God’s Word with reverence and integrity.
Words Are Seeds
Every word we speak is planted somewhere.
Words planted into children become beliefs.
Words planted into marriages become relationships.
Words planted into churches become doctrine.
Words planted into nations become culture.
Jesus said:
“A good man… bringeth forth that which is good… for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”
(Luke 6:45, KJV)
Every conversation is sowing.
Every sermon is sowing.
Every book is sowing.
Every social media post is sowing.
Every seed eventually produces fruit.
The question is:
What kind of seed are we planting?
The Great Dilemma
Our generation faces two important stewardship questions.
The first concerns the physical seed.
Will we preserve the rich diversity of natural seed that has nourished humanity for generations? How do we balance scientific innovation with the need to protect biodiversity, farmer independence, and long-term food security? These questions deserve thoughtful discussion rather than simple answers.
The second concerns the spiritual seed.
Will we faithfully preserve God’s Word, or will we allow convenience, cultural trends, and personal preferences to reshape its message?
Both questions involve stewardship.
Both concern future generations.
Both require wisdom.
Conclusion
Jonathan looked once more at the handful of altered seed.
“So this is what remains?”
Vladimir nodded.
“For now.”
Jonathan quietly opened his worn Bible.
Its pages were old.
Its cover was cracked.
But its message had not changed.
“The seed may fail,” he said softly, “but God’s Word never will.”
The world’s food supply may one day face extraordinary pressures. Climate change, conflict, environmental degradation, and technological advances will continue to challenge how humanity grows and distributes food. Preserving healthy soils, diverse seed varieties, and sustainable farming practices is a responsibility shared by us all.
At the same time, Scripture reminds us that another kind of seed deserves equal care—the incorruptible seed of God’s Word. It is not ours to rewrite, dilute, or manipulate. We are called to receive it, live by it, and pass it on faithfully.
The principle remains unchanged:
No seed.
No harvest.
Plant good seed.
Protect good seed.
Live by God’s good seed.
And in His perfect time, there will be a harvest.
Dear reader, I include a thought-provoking scenario: “How do you create seedless grapes?” NOTE: AI-TEXT BELOW.
Seedless grapes are created by propagating naturally occurring mutations where seeds begin to grow but abort before their shells harden. Because they lack viable seeds, growers never plant them from seed. Instead, they cultivate new vines by taking cuttings or grafting, effectively creating genetic clones of the original seedless plant.
While they may look like magic, seedless grapes are not genetically modified and are developed entirely through traditional agriculture:
- Natural Mutations: The first seedless grapes likely occurred as natural genetic abnormalities centuries ago.
- Stenospermocarpy: Most modern seedless grapes (e.g., Thompson Seedless) are actually fertilised by pollen, but the tiny seed trace aborts and stops growing long before the fruit fully ripens.
- Embryo Rescue: To create brand-new seedless varieties (e.g., Cotton Candy grapes), breeders cross-pollinate different vines by hand and rescue the tiny, unviable embryos, then grow them in a lab using tissue culture before they can die.
- Hormone Treatments: Growers often use gibberellic acid (a naturally occurring plant hormone) sprays and a technique called girdling (cutting a ring in the bark) to ensure the seedless grapes grow as large and plump as seeded varieties.
Here is AI’s response: “If you are interested in growing your own, I can tell you”:
- How to plant using store-bought cuttings
- Which varieties grow best in your specific climate
- The equipment you will need for your garden
Let me know how you want to proceed!
I have asked AI if these seedless grapes are good for you to eat.
Yes, seedless grapes are excellent for you to eat and make a highly nutritious, low-calorie snack.
ARE THEY?
While seeded grapes technically hold slightly more fibre and antioxidants inside their crunchy seeds, most people spit the seeds out anyway, making seedless varieties a far more practical way to get your daily fruit intake.
I EAT THE SEEDS.
Dear Reader, what about you? DO YOU EAT THE SEEDS?
Please note: Natural organic grapes with seeds technically hold slightly more fibre and antioxidants inside their crunchy seeds. I continue with AI’s summary for your info:
Health Benefits of Seedless Grapes
- Rich in Antioxidants: Grapes contain over 1,600 health-promoting compounds, including resveratrol in the skin, which helps protect your body from cellular damage and supports healthy ageing.
- Heart and Blood Pressure Support: They provide potassium, which helps manage blood pressure and counteracts the negative effects of sodium.
- Essential Vitamins: A single cup delivers a solid dose of Vitamin K for bone health and Vitamin C for a strong immune system.
- Hydration and Digestion: Composed of more than 80% water and packed with natural fibres, they promote great digestive regularity.
Nutrition Profile (Per 1-Cup Serving)
| Nutrient | Average Amount |
| Calories | ~104 calories |
| Natural Sugar | ~23 grams |
| Fiber | 1.4 grams |
| Fat | 0.2 grams |
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
- Sugar Content: Because they are easy to pop like candy, they are easy to overeat. If you are managing your blood sugar or diabetes, stick to a standard one-cup serving size.
- Colour Matters: Red, purple, and black seedless grapes contain higher concentrations of antioxidants called anthocyanins than green grapes.
AI asks: If you would like, I can give you some tips on:
- The best way to wash grapes to remove pesticide residue
- How to freeze them for a healthy summer treat
- Healthy pairings, such as cheeses or nuts, to balance the fruit sugars
AI asks, “Do you want to proceed?”
Dear reader, do you really want to proceed?
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