The Secret Of The Parables

Matthew 13:4 as he sowed, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the birds came and devoured them.
 Some people are so worldly that nothing they read or hear from God register.  As soon as something comes into their lives, a better job, more money, a new car/house, or a new relationship they change.  Because God’s words were not in their heart, so the material things of the world ate the words up.

Matthew 13:5-6 5 others fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil; and they immediately sprang up because the soil was not deep. 6 So when the sun was up, they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.
Our spiritual walk is a process, and we are not in control of anything.  Once we accept Christ as our Savior, we have taken the first step of our journey.  Now we have to develop a relationship with Christ through studying the Word.  If we do not study the Word we will never be rooted, so we will not produce fruit.

Matthew 13:7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them.
When we accept Christ as our Savior, we have to let some things and some people go.  We cannot hold on to things that are not of Him because it will always be a distraction. Anything in our lives that is not of the Spirit will try to hinder our relationship with Christ.

Matthew 13:8 8 But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9 He who has ears to hear let him hear!”
Now for those that accept Christ, study His Word, pray without ceasing, praise, worship, and surround themselves with things of the Spirit, they will begin to develop fruit.  Once we start to produce fruit, our faith will mature, our character will change, and our relationship will grow stronger.  Then the Holy Spirit will take over our bodies; we will begin to understand the parables and how to implement God’s commands into our lives.

Lord, give us Your wisdom so we can understand Your parables, and  You will not be a mystery to us.  Father, show us how to be disciples so that we can become part of Your Kingdom.  Lord, give us the desire to study Your Word daily, so we may hear them with our ears and understand them through our hearts.  Father, keep us focused on the things of the Spirit, not the world, so we will believe in the things not seen.  Lord, help us surrender all to You, so we can help others see and hear You.  Lord, continue working in and through us to become a vessel of the good news and lead the lost to You.  Lord, keep us Humble and in Your will, so we can understand it is not about us, but it is all about You.  In Jesus name Amen