July 8

He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables, — Mark 4:11 BSB

It’s amazing how differently the truth of Christ appears from the inside compared to the outside. It’s like stained glass windows in a church. From the outside, they look dull, opaque, and without beauty. But from inside the building, their rich colors and designs are revealed in all their glory.

The same is true with the truths of God’s Word. They don’t appear attractive to those on the outside. People sometimes mock Christians for relying on an unseen God and hoping in things they can’t see. But when someone becomes a Christian, everything changes. What once seemed unattractive is now filled with beauty. What was once laughed at becomes something to admire. Only those who have received Christ can truly understand the wonders of His love.