July 31st, 2024

St. Barnabas Anglican Parish, Bluff. 
29.07.24
Today's gospel. 
Matthew 13:31-35

Transformative Power of a tiny seed.

This text is about the parable of the mustard seed, which stands for small beginning and Mighty Ending. 

Here, the tiny seed becomes a large tree that signifies the growth of the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Yeast of the Kingdom also starts as a small amount of yeast but affects the whole dough. 

Jesus speaks in parables to teach us the growth of the Kingdom of God on earth. The Kingdom of Heaven transforms lives.
The mystery of growth is God's work. Humans labour in the field, but God does the rest in terms of expansion of the Kingdom. 

Let us pray. 

Gracious Lord,  grant us that faith, that has 
the potential for growth and impact in small things.

Give us transformative power,  and teach us to be patient. May we trust in Your works, and patiently nurture the small beginnings in our lives, knowing that God can do mighty things in and through us.

Amen.