Text: Mark 4: 1-41
The five parables in this passage are about how we hear the Gospel (vv. 1-34).
When Jesus says twice in this passage “he who has ears to hear, let him hear,” He is calling for more than mental reception. He is calling for active heeding, for penetration leading to transformation. To truly hear, we must, as James puts it, “be doers of the Word and not hearers only” (James 1: 12). Read verses 15, 16-17 and 1-19 to find out the three hindrances to the gospel. Also, note that the stories in verses 35-41 help us to see how and why we should trust Jesus for our salvation. He is God and Saviour. He has the power to save us from every kind of storm.
Meditate on verse 40. How does this verse speak to you?
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, forgive me for many a time I have not put
faith in You. Amen.