March 14, 2022
What does it say?
Jesus taught about the kingdom of Heaven by using parables. The miracles Jesus performed showed His power over nature, demons, sickness, and death.
What does it mean?
In the parable of the soils, Jesus illustrated four possible responses to the Word of God. Only the hearer whose heart understands and receives the Word will produce spiritual fruit, providing evidence of spiritual life. The parable of the lamp illustrates that truth is meant to be proclaimed, not concealed. Those who know the truth of God have an obligation to illuminate others with the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Jesus cautioned His disciples to listen carefully to what He taught them. God gives more spiritual truth to those who believe, but the devil steals truth from the minds of those who do not.
How should I respond?
How attentively are you really listening to what God wants you to hear? Through His Word, God speaks to us and reveals spiritual truth; but we have to listen carefully to what He says. In order to receive more truth and continue growing spiritually, you must diligently apply what He has already shown you. God will give you the grace needed to discern and understand truth as you read (hear) and meditate (listen to) His Word. The light of Christ will shine through you as you daily live out what you learn. How earnestly are you putting into practice the truth that God is teaching you through Scripture?