‘When they look, they won’t really see.
When they hear, they won’t understand.’
“This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God’s word. 12The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message, only to have the devil come and take it away from their hearts and prevent them from believing and being saved.
“So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.”
, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. 24If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
Its significance was hidden from them, so they couldn’t understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.
Lord God,
May my faith be pure, may I be worthy to hear and understand, May I be bold enough to ask for the true meaning and may the glory of the Lord overpower my own desires.
In Jesus name,
Amen