“All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and He did not speak anything to them without a parable” (Matthew 13:34).
The Lord has a reason for everything. Part of it is what we hear in other sections of Scripture where the Lord tells us that we could not understand if He spoke plainly. Part of it is that those who are in rebellion might understand and be false leaven in the kingdom of God. For whatever reason, for the Lord has His reasons, He chose to speak in parables. They are timeless and speak to all ages.
Lord, this reminds me that there are many times when I do not know why You do what You do. Keep me from speculating and then offering that speculation as an answer. You have called me to live by faith, so help me to trust You above all things. Help me to understand the parables as they apply to my life so that I may grow in the way You would have me grow as Your follower.
Lord Jesus, There are more sheep that have come into Your fold through these parables – for they speak to me two thousand years late. Do they speak this way to all who listen? Lord, You have given me things to understand and things to do. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to live into the life for which You died so that I would have the opportunity to become like You. Guide me always into steadfast faith. Amen.
