Hebrews 10:32-39
Mark 4:26-34
Good growth takes place upwards and downwards at the same time. The roots takes the nutrients from the earth without anyone knowing it. God sends down sunshine and rain to nourish it.
In today’s gospel parable, Christ talks about growth from seeds to harvest while in the second part, we talk about small and great(a mustard seed becoming a mustard tree). On earth, the seed of the kingdom of God is something very tiny to begin with, but it then grows to be a huge tree. Thus, we see how the small group of the initial disciples grew mightily in the early years of the Church and it continues to grow and spread from the acts of the Apostles right down the centuries to our present day. And it will continue to grow and spread until the end of time.
The inconsequential mustard seed becomes something fruitful and worthwhile. The question is am I growing spiritually? am I rooted in sincere fidelity and love for Jesus? If my heart remains unsoftened and unfertilized by grace, the good seed may germinate for a season, but it must ultimately wither, for it cannot flourish on a rocky, unbroken, unsanctified heart.
May God increase our faith and trust in His saving power. Give us confidence and perseverance, especially in prayer. And help us to bring His healing love and truth to those we meet. Amen.
O heavenly Sower! plough me first, and then cast the truth into me, and let me yield thee a bounteous harvest.
Fr Joseph Osho
