1Tim 6:13-16
Lk 8:4-15
Our senses enable us to reason out things and then make opinions and judgments about similarities.
So, even though we may not be farmers and may not have expert knowledge on agriculture, but as we look at the soil, or even use our hands to feel the soil, we will know what kind of soil it is.
So as Jesus tells the parable of the sower in today's gospel, we have to use our ears to listen to what it is all about.
We would know if we had listened deeply enough because if we had, then our eyes would also slowly start to open.
Because when we listen to the Word of God and meditate on it, then it will take root in our hearts.
The Word of God will then open our eyes to see clearer and deeper, the reality of life around us.
So with ears listening for the voice of God and with eyes looking deeply at the realities, we would then be able to give a Christian response to the contradictions of life, and to the situations of sin and evil.
Jesus wants us to see and perceive, to listen and understand.
He has given us all the senses that are necessary.
May we use them wisely.