The mustard seed

Matthew  13:31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:  13:32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.

The parable of the mustard seed is a profound knowledge for believers in Christ and as many who would journey to the kingdom of God. Through this simple image, Jesus conveys deep truths about the Kingdom of Heaven, the nature of faith, and the impact of humble beginnings.

Jesus begins by emphasizing the mustard seed’s size. Though it is “the smallest of all seeds,” it holds within it the potential for tremendous growth. This serves as a reminder that God often starts with what seems insignificant.

Throughout Scripture, we see God using the least likely individuals and smallest beginnings to achieve His grand purposes. Consider David, the youngest son of Jesse, who became a great king. Or think of the twelve disciples, ordinary men who turned the world upside down with the message of the Gospel.

In our lives, we may feel insignificant or our contributions too small to matter. But Jesus assures us that in the Kingdom of Heaven, the size of the beginning does not determine the outcome. Our small acts of faith and obedience, when entrusted to God, can grow beyond our imagination.

Jesus tells us that when the mustard seed grows, it becomes the largest of garden plants and even turns into a tree. This imagery speaks to the transformative power of God’s Kingdom. What starts as a very small seed grows into something substantial and life-giving. The Kingdom of Heaven, though it may begin in hidden or modest ways, will ultimately expand to have a profound and visible impact.

Consider the early church. It started with a handful of disciples who, filled with the Holy Spirit, preached the Gospel. From those humble beginnings, the message of Christ spread across the Roman Empire and eventually the entire world. The growth was not due to human effort alone but the divine power at work within them.

In our own spiritual journey, we must not despise the day of small things. Every prayer, every step of faith, and every act of love is a seed planted in God’s Kingdom. And though we may not see immediate results, we trust in God’s promise that these seeds will grow and bear fruit.

Finally, Jesus notes that the mustard tree becomes a place where birds come and perch in its branches. This image portrays the inclusivity and refuge found in the Kingdom of Heaven. As the mustard seed grows into a tree, it provides shelter and rest for many.

This speaks to the purpose of the Church and the Christian community. We are to be a place of refuge, hospitality, and sanctuary for those seeking peace and rest. Our lives, transformed by the grace of God, should extend branches of love and care to those around us. The growth of God’s Kingdom in us is not just for our benefit but for the blessing of others.

In conclusion, with this parable, Jesus invites us to see the extraordinary potential in the ordinary, the miraculous in the mundane. The mustard seed teaches us that God’s Kingdom starts small but grows powerfully, that our faith, though it may seem insignificant, has the potential for great impact, and that our lives are meant to be a blessing to others.

Never despise your humble begining   thr still voice of God, the simple instruction, the little sermon to be preached and the insignificant direction God is giving. One day it will becomes great and people will find peace of God with you.

God bless you.

Prayer key:

1. Lord, thank you for your word today in Jesus Christ name

2. Lord, help me to recognise who me you have made me to be in Jesus Christ name.

3. Lord, grant me the grace to do your will at all time in Jesus Christ name.

4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.