Hearing is Finding
I had to consult a popular commentary from the get go on this verse in Mark. And what I found was well worth my short search: Jesus says in Mark 4:22–23 (ESV) For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light. 23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” Nothing is first hidden, Jesus says without the express purpose of later being revealed. Remember that Mark emphasizes the "Messianic Secret" in his Gospel. That Jesus continually commands people to NOT say who He is. Here is a clue as to why God brought about His redemptive act through His Son in such an in auspicious manner. God loves to thrill us with discovery! If you have children over ages 3-10 you will know this to be the truth. I loved playing hide and seek with my oldest children during those years. The purpose of the game was to hide oneself SO THAT you are discovered. It's actually an interesting game in that i...