S – Then the disciples came up and asked him, “Why are you speaking to them in parables?” 

¹¹ He answered, “Because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know, but it has not been given to them.

Matthew 13:10–11 CSB

O – Commentary:

From this point on, Jesus rarely taught the general public. Instead, he focused on teaching those who had committed themselves to him (13:1–20:34), though he would once again confront Israel (21:1–23:39). • The people were the unbelieving opponents mentioned again in 13:11 (“others”) and 13:12 (“those who are not listening”).

13:11 You are permitted to understand: God had enabled the disciples to comprehend Jesus’ significance and to respond to his message of the Kingdom in faith and obedience (see 13:19, 23). • the secrets (literally the mysteries) of the Kingdom of Heaven: Namely, that salvation is available to them in Jesus as the fulfillment of OT promises

 New Living Translation Study Bible 

A – In a healthy relationship, we want to know as much about the other person as possible.  We want the same with God.  We want to know his heart, character and plans.  As believers, he wants to reveal more of his love and glory to us.  As we mature in our relationship with Him, he will.

R – Heavenly Father, you are holy and God.  We want to know you more.  Please help us to grow and mature so we may know more of your heart, character and plans.  There are mysteries we want to unlock that will give us a deeper love and faith in you.