Jesus spoke in parables for several reasons. He told his disciples that he spoke in parables so that only those who choose to follow him would understand (Mathew 13:10-11). Scripture also tells us that Jesus spoke in parables to fulfill prophecy, “I will open my mouth in parables:” (Mathew 13:35; Psalm 78:2). Jesus also used parables to reveal secrets that had been hidden since before the foundation of the world was laid (Mathew 13:35; Psalm 78:2).
There are things God purposely has hidden until an exact moment in time. “I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.” (Mathew 13:35; Mark 4:11; ). The revelation of these secrets was determined before time began (1 Corinthians 2:7).
God does not reveal everything at once, but has set times for specific reasons. If this is true for his work in the world, then it must also be true in our individual lives.
When we can’t understand his hand, we can trust his heart.
