Read: Matthew 13:10-52; Luke 8:9-25; Mark 4:26-34; Matthew 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25
Once again, John doesn’t tell about any of these miracles or teachings. Today, Matthew and Luke explain the parable about the seed and the sower. Jesus explained that the secrets of the kingdom are kept for the true followers of Jesus. But, they were responsible to steward what they heard and understood. Four of them wrote books and we are so glad they did. Jesus warned them to watch how they heard. If they intently listen with their heart open then what they hear will grow and multiply. That is one of the principles of the kingdom of heaven. It starts out small and always multiplies and produces more fruit. Jesus explained it as yeast put in the making of bread and small mustard seeds that produced great plants and wheat in the field. The devil has sown his bad wheat into God’s field called the world. Jesus told them not to be concerned about the tares in the field but to let them grow right along with the wheat. In the end the harvesting angels will come with their nets and fish out the good ones and throw the bad ones into the fiery furnace.
After Jesus finished teaching the crowds he took his disciples to the other side of the lake. The devil stirred up the waters to keep them from reaching the other side. How do we know the storm was from the enemy? Jesus rebuked it. He would never rebuke his Father. Satan did not want Jesus to get to his next assignment. Jesus was about to bring down the principality of that whole region. We will read about it tomorrow.
Lord, help us to have faith to do the greater works than you did because You are in us.
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