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This morning I was interested in Jesus' challenge
to the disciples
on how to understand parables.
He told them that parables were actually 
'designed' to hide truth from those not seeking
but He said,
"Don't you understand this parable?
How then will you understand any parable?"  ref Mk 4:13
Hmm
Is there any keys to this parable
that help me understand any parable?
Hmm...
Observation:
The parable of the sowers
as Jesus explains / interprets it
is all about;
The Word of God
and the
Influences for or against
us choosing it's fruit.
those influences are:
- Satan
- Trouble / persecution
- Cares of the World
- Deceit of Riches / Wealth
- Desires for Things
- Acceptance  Ref Mk 4:14-20
Interesting.
- Satan only factors in once.
Hmm
- STUFF factors a number of times
and 
Acceptance is all that is needed.
not just once
but,
ongoing
continuously....
Luke puts it;
8:15  But the seed on good soil 
stands for those with 
a noble and good heart, 
who hear the word, 
retain it, 
and by persevering 
produce a crop.
Lord,
the Stuff of this World
You are warning me about
that I would set my sights on
Your Kingdom
Your Word
to transform 
to bring eternal goodness
and change
from 
death
to 
life.
Thank You for reminding me
what it takes
and what to 
be careful about.
Yeah.
PJ