By Sola Adeyegbe
So far in this series, we have looked at the Parables of the prodigal son; the wicked tenants; the wise and foolish virgins and the story of the two thieves.
It was because mankind failed to heed the warnings of earlier teachers and prophets, that these parables were employed by Jesus to show us the way out of the depths of errors cultivated by us over thousands of years. Even then, men listened to these parables, but they only reached their ears, not their hearts.
Men failed to realize that the parables explained the Laws of God which we need for our welfare and to guide us in our efforts to shed our faults and gain spiritual maturity. Instead, the parables were badly distorted and given false meanings.
At this present time, we are given a new opportunity to have a true interpretation of these parables so that we may at last see that they point us to the Laws of God to which we must adhere to be true servants of God.
We must therefore thankfully regard the Word of Jesus as a Gift from God which shows in all clearness the path we must follow to save ourselves. On this, The Grail Message says: “In the Word lies the Grace which God gives in His incomprehensive Love as has already happened through Jesus.”
Let us note that the explanations and interpretations of the three Parables of Jesus discussed in this series have been drawn from The Grail Message and therefore we ought to give heartfelt thanks to the Almighty for the Gift of The Grail Message whose author said: “With my words I lead to God and also to Jesus! However, in a more vital way than has been known in the past, and not as people have trimmed it through their propensity for spiritual comfort!”
The Grail Message gives us a clear understanding of the Teachings of Christ and the necessary extension of the knowledge of Creation. And the knowledge of Creation, spiritual knowledge is the real purport of all life!
Let us show our deepest gratitude to the Lord by living in accordance with His Word which also encapsulates His Will. Living in obedience to the Will of the Creator leads to our welfare, peace and happiness.
