Mark 4:30-32 Jesus also said, ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.’
This is one of Jesus' most simple and straightforward parables. Which makes it awesome - because it's easy to remember and think about in life. A little thing can lead to something bigger and more wonderful than you can ever imagine. A mustard seed grows into a very large bush. That's what the kingdom of God is like.
The kingdom of God doesn't come into our world generally in light-flashing, fireworks kinds of ways. It comes in like a mustard seed. It comes in like a little child singing along at Vacation Bible School. It comes in like a patient teenage crew leader tending to a little flock of young ones so they too can learn that Jesus loves them. Mustard seeds are being planted all around. I can hardly wait to see how they blossom!
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
This is a ministry of All Saints Lutheran Church. Join us in worship Saturday at 5 or Sunday at 9. This Sunday, to celebrate Vacation Bible School, there will be an ice cream social and raffle after Sunday worship.
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