January 19
Matthew 12:46-13:23
How much of the Bible do you understand? Do you find yourself reading and comprehending it, or do you find yourself scratching your head in befuddlement? Either way, know that you are in good company. The Bible is meant to be meditation literature; this means that we are meant to read it over and over again and think deeply about its meaning and application to our lives. Look at the example of the disciples in Matthew 13. When they did not grasp the concept of parables, they asked Jesus. We will see this multiple times in the gospels. The disciples will fail to understand, but they ask Jesus so they can comprehend. This provides a beautiful template for how we can come to understand as well; we need to ask Jesus.
This type reflection is one of the values of walking slowly through the New Testament this year. Jesus describes the purpose of the parables as eliciting understanding to those who want to know. He told stories so that listeners would be forced to think deeply about them or sadly walk away without understanding. As we think deeply about the parable of the soils, we need to consider what is inhibiting us from bearing fruit. Are we hearing the word? Are we resisting the work of the evil one? Are we valuing comfort or obedience? Are we worrying more about life and money, or things of God? Let us seek God, prioritize Him above everything else, and bear fruit for His glory.
Father God, help me to meditate upon your Scriptures. Help me to bear fruit for your glory today. Amen.
How can you slow down and meditate more intentionally on the Scriptures each day?
How much of the Bible do you understand? Do you find yourself reading and comprehending it, or do you find yourself scratching your head in befuddlement? Either way, know that you are in good company. The Bible is meant to be meditation literature; this means that we are meant to read it over and over again and think deeply about its meaning and application to our lives. Look at the example of the disciples in Matthew 13. When they did not grasp the concept of parables, they asked Jesus. We will see this multiple times in the gospels. The disciples will fail to understand, but they ask Jesus so they can comprehend. This provides a beautiful template for how we can come to understand as well; we need to ask Jesus.
This type reflection is one of the values of walking slowly through the New Testament this year. Jesus describes the purpose of the parables as eliciting understanding to those who want to know. He told stories so that listeners would be forced to think deeply about them or sadly walk away without understanding. As we think deeply about the parable of the soils, we need to consider what is inhibiting us from bearing fruit. Are we hearing the word? Are we resisting the work of the evil one? Are we valuing comfort or obedience? Are we worrying more about life and money, or things of God? Let us seek God, prioritize Him above everything else, and bear fruit for His glory.
Father God, help me to meditate upon your Scriptures. Help me to bear fruit for your glory today. Amen.
How can you slow down and meditate more intentionally on the Scriptures each day?
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