Mark 4:10-11 “But when He was alone, those around Him with
the twelve asked Him about the parable. And He said to them, “To you it has
been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are
outside, all things come in parables.”
I can remember a
time in my life where I wouldn’t read the bible because I simply could not
understand. The reason why I couldn’t understand was because I wasn’t willing
to spend time with the Lord intimately. I wanted it to be a checklist, to know
enough to make it by in the church as I kept up my Christian facade. As I began
to spend more time seeking the heart of God, He began revealing more and more
through His word. We have understanding of the Word of God because we have been
filled with His Spirit. Those that do not have the Spirit dwelling in them do
not have the understanding of the word of God. Those that were given to know
the mysteries of the Kingdom of God were those that were close to Jesus. Those
that were “outside” were those that only sought Jesus for the works and their
own gain. If I only go to the Lord when I need something, I don’t have a real
relationship with Him. When we spend time with Him, we become learners and
better know the voice of the Father.
Luke 2:46 “Now so it was that after three days they found
Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them
and asking them questions.”
From
a young age Jesus took on the role of a student and His wisdom and
understanding put the Pharisees to shame. No matter what age or stage of life
we’re in, we are called to be students and learners. I was never one to love
school; in fact I only liked it because of my teachers. My whole life I’ve
wanted to become a teacher, not realizing that teachers must also be taught. I
never imagined I would be in a relationship with the God who calls us to be
lifetime learners. I have to continue in my education to get my degrees, but
even beyond that point I will be learning from my students. In my relationship
with God, I’ve come to the realization that learning never actually stops. I’m
reminded of a song whose lyrics are: “The more I seek you, the more I find you.
The more I find you, the more I love you.” That’s the reality of a genuine
relationship with the Lord. When we seek Him with our whole heart, He makes
Himself known to us, which creates a greater desire to know Him more. God is
infinite and our peanut minds will never be able to grasp the depth of who He
is. I’m humbled at this knowing that I serve a God who is far greater in
knowledge and wisdom, and yet He desires to be in relationship with me.
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