Sparks of Understanding

~~~ Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 ~~~ Psalm 36 ~~~ Matthew 13:10-17 ~~~

...knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven
has been granted to you...

Knowledge and understanding are not synonymous.
Many people make the assumption that if you know something
 then it follows that you understand it as well.
The reality is there are probably many things
 that you know but do not understand.

Being an educator I value knowledge, but at the same time
I accept my limits when it comes to understanding.

We have been given the 'knowledge' of the Kingdom of heaven,
but this knowledge does not imply the understanding.
The more knowledge we can gain about God's ways
the better chance of us also gaining some understanding.

Our knowledge of the Kingdom of heaven is largely grounded in our faith.
Without faith we would not be granted this knowledge.
Jesus spoke in many parables concerning the Kingdom of heaven.

The deeper our faith the greater our knowledge
the greater our knowledge the more we come to understand.

It is certainly true that we will never
be given enough knowledge to fully understand the Kingdom of heaven.
That is why we can never assume that we have learned
all there is to learn about God.

Our ears, eyes, and our heart must always be in a state of readiness.
Readiness to hear and see and feel God's presence
in our life. It is through his presence that he grants us
 tiny sparks of understanding.

But blessed are your eyes, because they see,
and your ears, because they hear.

We have been granted the assurance of God's love for us.
This assurance draws us to desiring more knowledge.
To understand the Kingdom of heaven
is part of our journey to holiness...
it is about 'taking in' and embracing
as much as we can about God.

You are Blessed, because he has given you
 knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven.

See and hear; there is so much more he wants to share with you.
~~~Peace~~~