Luke 8:4-15 // The selective secrecy of Jesus is surprising, but not without purpose. In Luke 8:4-15, Christ shows us why he will sometimes hide himself from us - so that we would persist in drawing near to him. Like the seed in the soil, we see a Savior who hides himself in death to sprout forth with new life, a life that is given to those with "ears to hear". Though he speaks in whispers now, one day his glory will be revealed to all. Until that day, our task is simple: persist in the Word.