Jesus explained to his disciples why he spoke in parables: "I speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see, and hear but do not listen or understand." (Mt 13:13). Do we fall into this category? Do we choose to close our eyes and ears to the truth, to the needs of others? The daily papers, mail, pleas on the internet keep us abreast of drought in South Africa, terrorist attacks, accidents and other atrocities. It's so easy to ignore them and delete them from our consciousness. We can as easily miss the message of a beautiful sunrise or a full moon, the attentive care of a nurse or lifeguard, even the in the Word of God itself. God has given us the freedom to chose. The parables invite us to question, to probe, to seek a deeper meaning. The parables of creation, the beauty of flowers, the endless flow of waves on the seashore, all have lessons for us. Gently do the Word and Work of God present themselves to us; may we not ignore these overtures of God, for they are meant not only for our instruction, but for our healing. Lord, let me not miss what is right in front of me today.
Bro. Rene
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