He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.  Matthew 13:11

Why did Jesus speak in parables? The response to this question will demonstrate the condition of your heart! You might ask how? Because Jesus spoke the mysteries of the Kingdom of God in parables, so to the unregenerated world, they make no sense. This is why the world rejects The Bible as the Word of God, because it can’t possibly understand the Word of God without the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:14)

As The Lord said to His disciples “Because it has been given to you to know” The mysteries of God have been revealed and given to you, so why do many not understand or even care? What was the response of the disciples? It says “the disciples came to Jesus and asked him” (v10) What was the response from the rest of the crowd? They went about their day, eating and drinking and being merry. They had no desire to the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, do you?

This is why Jesus revealed when the Sower (preacher) sows (preaches) the seed (the Word of God) whether or not there are roots planted depends on the condition of the hearers heart. Some fall to the wayside being deceived, some fall on rocky soil, the heart is to hard to penetrate, others the word is choked out by the cares of this world. They all heard the same seed, the gospel of Jesus Christ, the word that has the power to save (Romans 1:16) But would they allow the word to penetrate their hearts?

The other group did have a heart for God, they received the word and became fruitful for the Kingdom of God. They produced fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5) some produces more harvest than others, yet they are all working for Christ and His Kingdom! But it all started with them having a heart and ears to hear the Word of God, The Word that is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, that will pierce the heart and mind (Hebrews 4:12)

Jesus said “Let those who have ears , let them hear” (v9) Are you listening to the voice of God? Are you allowing your heart to be penetrated by the Word? The Holy Spirit said “If you hear Jesus calling today, don’t harden your hearts “(Hebrew 3:15) Do you hear Jesus calling you today? Do you have ears to hear the voice of God? Is your heart ready for the gospel message to take root? They mysteries of the Kingdom have been given to you! Bear fruit by the Holy Spirit in Jesus name! Amen!