A Parable

He told them another parable:
"The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches."

~Matthew 13:31-32

Deep down inside of us, God has planted his kingdom. Jesus began his preaching by telling us to, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." It is so near it is inside us. It is growing day by day. God has done his part for us. He has given us this wonderful gift. We can respond by being aware of this kingdom gift. We can let God water and nourish this gift. We can also be an obstacle to this growth.

From us, as we cooperate, will come something that will supply our need and the need of those around us. What we see as small becomes large by the hand of God. As we live with our heads focused on the world, God grows a spiritual kingdom in us. He fills our needs. Our job is to be still and know he is God.

Lord, grow your kingdom in us. Help us be willing to work with you and let you become large in our life.

Bill Nichols