Mark 4:30-34

Jesus Tells the Parable of the Mustard Seed

 

31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground.

 

32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade.'

 

33 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand.

 

34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything."

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This is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to change the way that we think, and the way that we live.

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Commentary by Bob Pardue

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed

Christianity started out with a very small following which is why it is compared to the small size of the mustard seed.

But, Jesus knew that, just as the mustard seed would become the largest of all garden plants, His following would increase and Christianity would someday become worldwide with millions of believers.

We sometimes feel isolated in our Christian beliefs but remember that there are believers in Christ stretched to every corner of the earth so we are not alone. In our time of need, there will always be another believer to comfort us. And, as Christians, we have the Spirit of Christ within to guide us.

If we can only keep that tiny "faith of the mustard seed", we can belong to the larger group who can accomplish awesome feats for God's kingdom and bring others to the love and salvation of Christ.

Love in Christ

- Bob

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