“The RoseBouquet”

They call them parables, short stories which illustrated a spiritual truth. It was up to the individual listener to be able to figure out the meaning of the story, so I think they are riddles too.

Jesus explained to His disciples, “You get to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but I don’t waste truth on those not ready to see or understand.” Therefore, the general public could enjoy Jesus’ stories and riddle questions at a level they could handle, while there was also a deeper meaning for those who had the ears or maturity to understand.

This makes me think of pearls tucked into clams, rather than scattered over the beach like sand dollars, a live creature that dries out and dies in the hot sun. I’m beginning to see that much as God wants us to discover His truths, He doesn’t expose them to people who are not ready to apply them. Instead, He protects His pearls of wisdom by hiding them in interesting and funny little stories.

What do you think? Are you able to handle the pearls, or are the riddles and stories aimed at you? Do you want to be more than intrigued and amused at Jesus’ words?

Then set your mind to understanding what his stories and riddle-like questions really mean. You won’t always get it right away, but like the disciples you may go to Jesus privately in prayer, and ask Him to explain it to you. Read them over thoughtfully a number of times. The insights will come.

PRAYER: Yes, yes, yes! Lord Jesus, I want to know the real meaning of your parables and riddles. Help me to see past the surface of them, and to grasp, by Your Holy Spirit, what You want me to learn and to apply. I promise, I will do my best to obey and follow what You say to me.

Thank You too, that You were so wise to hide the gems of Your truths, so that those who despise You would not have more to trample down and make fun of. You are very clever to hide them so well!

+++++Jesus is my King+++++Jesus is my King+++++

Blessings on you Today!

Ruth Marlene Friesen P.S. What kind of things do you say when someone you know is dying of cancer? Or do you stay away? Ruthe was tense as a violin, but she stayed, and prayed, and the right words came to her! Watch how she handles such situations in the book, Ruthe’s Secret Roses.