[The Glory Unveiled]
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. [ 2 Timothy 2:7 NIV ]
“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” — Matthew 13:9.
Jesus did not say this because sound was the problem. He said it because understanding was. Many would hear His words, but few would grasp their meaning. And it is on this foundation that Jesus introduces the parable of the sower in Matthew 13. Like all parables, it carries truth beneath the surface. Jesus Himself made it clear that parables conceal truth from outsiders, but to His disciples, the meaning is given. After telling the parable, Jesus carefully explains it. He tells us what the seed is—the Word of God—and what each kind of soil represents. When He explains the seed that fell along the path, He says these are people who hear the Word but do not understand it. Because there is no understanding, the enemy comes immediately and snatches the Word away. Notice the emphasis of Jesus: understanding. Then He speaks of the good soil. These are the people who hear the Word and understand it. That one difference—understanding—is what causes them to bear fruit. Not excitement. Not mere hearing. Not proximity to truth. Understanding! Fruitfulness begins where understanding begins. This is why the apostle Paul tells Timothy, “Think over what I say, and the Lord will give you understanding.” (2 Timothy 2:7). Understanding is given by the Lord, but it is invited by thinking. Revelation is God’s gift, but meditation is our responsibility. Jesus’ parable makes it clear: lasting fruit does not come from hearing alone. It comes from heard truth that has been understood. And understanding does not fall on a distracted mind. It is cultivated. So this word is for every believer who desires fruit that remains: do not rush past the Word. Do not treat Scripture as background noise. Think over what you read. Ponder what you hear. Stay with it. Wrestle with it. And as you do, the Holy Spirit will grant understanding. Don’t just hear the Word—think over it. Understanding will come. And where understanding lives, fruit will surely follow.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for showing me what to do so that the word of God will be productive in my life.
Wisdom_Quote: Revelation is not automatic; it is granted.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.