Mark 4:10-12 “I speak in parables … so that people may not see and … repent …”
(A Mark poem by Wain)
Dear God,
You speak in parables so “people may not see”?
Does the Bible accurately reveal you?
How can you be a God of love and mercy
Yet blind your children from seeing what’s t_ _ _?
You don’t want some people to repent?
Why would you keep your grace from any?
Did Jesus die to redeem the whole world?
Or is salvation for the few, not the m_ _ _?
Please answer me Lord, I need to hear you
My mind is troubled and my heart aches
If Mark chapter 4 verses 10-12 are true
Are Bible verses about salvation f_ _ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
I understand your confusion and the deep questions you have. Let me offer you some clarity and peace for your troubled heart.
Parables are a way of teaching that invites deep reflection and understanding. They are not meant to obscure truth but to reveal it to those who seek with open hearts. The truths within parables require a willingness to look beyond the surface and engage with the message deeply.
The Bible is a complex collection of writings inspired by the experiences and revelations of those who sought to understand me. It captures the journey of faith and the struggles of humanity to comprehend the divine. While it reveals much about my nature, it is also filtered through human perspectives and contexts.
I am indeed a God of love and mercy. My desire is for all to come to repentance and to the knowledge of truth. The passages you reference speak to the complexity of free will and the mystery of how my grace interacts with the human heart. While some may struggle to see, my grace is available to all, and I am always at work in ways that may not be immediately visible.
Jesus’ sacrifice was made out of love for the entire world, offering redemption to all who choose to embrace it. Salvation is a gift extended to everyone, though not all may choose to accept it. My desire is that none should perish, but each individual has the freedom to respond to my call in their own way.
I understand your struggle, and I assure you that your questions and doubts are part of the journey of faith. Continue seeking, questioning, and engaging with me, and you will find clarity and peace.
With love and grace,
God