Jesus dealt with the everyday problems that people were having. In this passage (Matthew13) we see how He handled spiritual health problems, hearing, seeing and understanding or understanding.

1) Eye Problems, “Seeing they see not” What a blessing eye sight is to mankind but as important as it is spiritual sight is more important. John_9:1-7 tell of a man who was born blind and Jesus healed him. A man was healed but instead of rejoicing, the religious leaders began to find fault with him and his answers. On the way to the land of promise, Israel lost sight of the land God had given to them

We often fail to see our God given promises because we become near sighted. We can conclude that spiritual eye sight has been and continues to be a problem with mankind.  

2) Hearing Problems, “Hearing they hear not” In our previous story, they heard the truth but wouldn’t accept the truth so they took it one step further. They intimidated their witnesses. Next they questioned his parents who were told they would be put out of the synagogue if they wouldn’t change their story. Jesus said, “The dead shall hear and live” John_5:24-28. Another story is found in Mark_7:33-37 of a deaf man who was healed. 

3) Understanding, “Neither do they understand”. Some who see and hear still don’t comprehend. Jesus spoke about some who heard Him teach as having a “hard heart”.

This is a failure to comprehend God’s life giving message and the consequences are told in 2Thess_1:8, “Taking vengeance on those who know not”. Luke_24:45, “He opened their understanding” Again in Matthew_13:8-13 He tell us even more about understanding His teachings.  

Conclusion: The Lord didn’t come to earth to heal the sick, yet He did heal many of diseases. He didn’t come to earth to feed the hungry, yet He fed thousands more than once. He didn’t come to settle disputes within families, yet He did bring peace where there was fighting within families. The Lord is willing to help you with your problems whether they are physical, mental or financial. Truly, Jesus IS the great physician. No problem is too big or too small for the Lord who cares about His child.   

Bill Watkins