Gracious Gist
“But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples.” Mark 4:34 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/mrk.4.34.nkjv The best of inspirational preachers today can hardly do better than preaching in parables in order to appreciably attract the attention of the listening audience. Sermons delivered in familiar languages and illustrated with popular routines like sporting activities, weight loss, weather, etc are often the necessary recipes for attentiveness. But when true disciples find a glorious time to be alone with God, the windows of heaven are always opened for the much more detailed and gracious gist. Unfortunately, the pursuit of the gilded gifts from career progression, high standard of living, occupational security, and the exigencies of life always leave little or no time for the gracious gist with the Lord. Whereas, just a little quiet time with the Giver of life for the gracious gist do explains all things ne...