12/21- Matthew 13:13-16 [Why parables?] Jesus replied,
“though hearing they do not hear or understand…You will be ever hearing but
never understanding…the peoples’ hearts have become calloused they hardly hear
with their ears… But blessed are your ears because you hear.”
Thoughts: Jesus spoke in parables for many reasons. The stories are more memorable than just
prose. The Prodigal Son, the Good
Samaritan- are all great and memorable stories.
As they stick with us they may make more sense with time and become more
believable. If you can believe then you
are indeed a blessed person. If you can
listen to Jesus- you are very blessed indeed.
Prayer: Lord, let me remember your teachings and respond with openness to you. When I do not understand, help me to have patience to wrestle until your Spirit makes things clear to me.
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