Then Jesus said,Slice of Infinity Snippets:“What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it? 19 It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make nests in its branches. Luke 13:18-19 see also Mark 4:30-32, and Matthew 13:31-32
... we find truths and wonders worth gleaning as if from a great and fruitful tree. The parable of the mustard seed depicts the inconspicuous ministry of Jesus and the sometimes hidden signs of his significance as holding a potential far beyond metaphor or imagination, culture or history. The kingdom of God is not in the future only, nor is it only at hand in a history we cannot reach; it is here even now, reaching out with branches that bid us to come and dwell. As with all of Jesus's stories, which "leap out of their historical situation and confront us as if they had not yet spoken their final word,” I believe this parable will continue to surprise us if we will continue to inquire. The great reality of a great kingdom has been planted within the life and words of Jesus, always ready to break forth the fullness of meaning, gradually or suddenly, or sometimes both.
Comments: Here is an interesting verse to chew on today:
Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone. Titus 3:1-2
In Service to the King of Kings,
Chad Livingston
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