A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Jesus taught in parables to fulfill prophecy, as recorded in Matthew 13:10-17. Parables are not meant to be mystical, but rather to reveal the mysteries of God to those who truly seek Him.
The parable of the sower was one of those that Jesus Himself interpreted to His disciples in private. It reveals the state of the human heart in response to God’s Word. It inspires us to discover what may be robbing us of our full potential as God’s children as we evaluate the many distractions we face daily.