Today is Mark 4:21- 33.

“With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭4‬:‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Jesus came to communicate to us what His Father was like and how to live our lives in relationship with Him as a part of His Kingdom.

Jesus told those who were listening to:

““Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭4‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

He desired for the crowds who listened to Him to pay attention to what He was saying so that they would know and understand His message and His mission.

He desires for us to be intentional in our listening to what He is saying to us in His Word as well. If we approach God’s Word half heartedly, we won’t realize the desire our Heavenly Father has for us, which is to be faithful servants in His Kingdom — under His rule and authority.

Jesus referred to the Word of God as a seed. The more we allow His Word to grow inside of us, the more it will influence us in our daily actions. His Word is much like the “mustard seed” in verse 31. When we read His Word, or listen to it —internalize, it will grow in us and it will influence others around us. People will want to know, or experience, the life giving transformation that we are experiencing. They will want to be a part of God’s Kingdom!