July 7, 2020
Today’s Tuesday’s Thoughts on Scripture comes from Matthew 13:3: And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. (NRSV)
We have made it to the parables in this Season after Pentecost. Oh, parables! Why parables, Jesus?! I have often asked that question. I never did well on those tests that had you make comparisons - apples are to oranges as water is to _______. Huh?!?! What am I supposed to learn from that sentence?! And yes, I also have trouble just reading about something to learn rather than being shown or told about it.
Well, maybe there is a reason for me to better appreciate parables. Jesus is showing something here. First, he asks us to listen. Then he begins with “a sower went out to sow.” What is he sowing? Where? Is it a garden, a field, a yard? What will be the results? And, the ultimate parable question, who does God represent in the story?
As Jesus continues this parable/story, he shows us the answers to many of those questions. It appears the sower is spreading an abundant amount of seed everywhere he goes. And the results, well, the sower doesn’t need to worry about them.
As for who represents God - perhaps we each make our own decision about that question. And, as I often find, the answer can change over time as we grow in faith and life experiences.
Ahh, parables. Stories. Doesn’t everyone enjoy a good one?! And maybe even learn something about God and themselves in the process?!
Blessings. And prayers.
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