The disciples came up and asked, “Why do you tell stories?” He replied, “You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom. You know how it works. Not everybody has this gift, this insight; it hasn’t been given to them.
Whenever someone has a ready heart for this, the insights and understandings flow freely. But if there is no readiness, any trace of receptivity soon disappears.
That’s why I tell stories: to create readiness, to nudge the people toward a welcome awakening. In their present state they can stare till doomsday and not see it, listen till they’re blue in the face and not get it.
I don’t want Isaiah’s forecast repeated all over again: Your ears are open but you don’t hear a thing. Your eyes are awake but you don’t see a thing. The people are stupid! They stick their fingers in their ears so they won’t have to listen; They screw their eyes shut so they won’t have to look, so they won’t have to deal with me face-to-face and let me heal them. “
“But you have God-blessed eyes—eyes that see! And God-blessed ears—ears that hear! A lot of people, prophets and humble believers among them, would have given anything to see what you are seeing, to hear what you are hearing, but never had the chance.” Matthew 13:10-11,16 -MS
The narrative of Jesus throughout your life is incredibly vital and irreplaceable. You matter in Gods Kingdom story more than you could possibly imagine. So, don't allow his story to be silenced through you one more moment! Do you realize what an honor it is to have unique Kingdom Stories to share in your sphere of influence?
So much Kingdom potential happens in each of our stories everyday. Look for your growth in grace, faith, mercy, justice and love. Be amazed at the continuous gift of Grace being poured out on your life! Be filled and keep on being filled with precious Holy Spirit. “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of rules about food and drink, but is in the realm of the Holy Spirit, filled with righteousness, peace, and joy. Keep serving the Anointed One by walking in these kingdom realities. It pleases God and earns the respect of others”. Romans 14:17-18 - TPT
The narrative of Jesus and your Kingdom story will be replete with Father's heart and embrace! It will call you to celebrate your deepening adoption into Sonship and it's impact on your identity in Jesus. Your story is one of the most beautiful ways for others to see Jesus! Ron Ross
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