The Gospel of St. Mark, Chapter 4 “Then he taught them many things in parables…”
Jesus was teaching the crowd by the sea shore and using parables about ordinary work, like farming, to explain the secrets of God’s promised kingdom. The people would understand what happens to seeds that are planted in different kinds of soil. Some seeds would never take root, some grow up quickly and wither, other seeds would get choked by weeds, but some seed would produce a bumper crop.
But could they apply this story to their own life and especially to the offer of salvation by Jesus? Could they trust that Jesus is the one who comes from the father to give life to the world? Jesus took his disciples aside to explain to them that the various types of soil represent the conditions of the human heart. When the disciples followed Jesus on the boat across the lake he demonstrates how weak and indecisive they were in the face of adversity. But he also shows his power over the wind and waves and his love for them.
Like the disciples, we are urged to learn the secrets of the kingdom in parables. The Holy Spirit will teach us to understand and apply his Word to our problems and give us opportunity to share the wonderful love of God. Take these words to heart and open the scriptures. You will find wisdom for life and joy everlasting. Amen.
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