THE ALPHA FREQUENCY #714 - EARS TO HEAR: WHY YESHUA SPOKE IN PARABLES
The Riddles of the Kingdom
Kia ora, whānau. For the next few Alpha Frequency posts we’ll be exploring Matthew 13. Yeshua didn't always speak plainly; often, He spoke in riddles and stories. Today, we’re going to look at why He did that and how it helps us find the "signal" in a world full of noise.
When Yeshua began teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven, His disciples asked Him a fair question: "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" (Matthew 13:10). His answer was both simple and deep: He used stories as a filter. To some, the "secrets of the kingdom" are given, but to others, the meaning is hidden because their hearts have grown "calloused".
Protecting the Mauri of the Truth
In our research, we see that Yeshua wasn't trying to be difficult or elitist. He was protecting the Mauri (life force) of the message. Truth is like a seed (Te Kākano). If you force a seed into hard, dry ground, it just gets snatched away.
By using parables, Yeshua ensured that:
The Truth is Observed, Not Forced: You cannot force someone to understand the Kingdom; they have to "see" it and choose to tune in.
The Signal Bypasses the Noise: The world is full of "static", confusion and negativity that tries to drown out the truth. A story acts like a specialised signal that only a heart looking for peace can decode.
The Seed Finds Good Soil: Parables act as a "sorting algorithm," making sure the deepest truths only take root in a Ngākau (heart) that is ready to produce good fruit.
Do You Have Ears to Hear?
When Yeshua said, "Whoever has ears, let them hear," He wasn't talking about the physical ears on your head. He was talking about your internal "receiver." If your heart is full of the world's stress and ego, the parables just sound like nice stories about farming. But if you are hungry for a better way of living, these stories become the key to a whole new reality.
Practical Daily Steps
Clear the Static: Before you read or listen to wisdom, take a moment to quiet the "noise" of your worries.
Check Your Soil: Ask yourself, "Is my heart ready to actually do something with the truth I find today?"
Listen for the Resonance: Notice when a story or teaching "vibrates" with your spirit. That’s your Ngākau recognising the Alpha Frequency.
