Gospel
Mark 4:26-34
The kingdom of God is a mustard seed growing into the biggest shrub of all
Jesus said to the crowds: ‘This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man throws seed on the land. Night and day, while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing; how, he does not know. Of its own accord the land produces first the shoot, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when the crop is ready, he loses no time: he starts to reap because the harvest has come.’
He also said, ‘What can we say the kingdom of God is like? What parable can we find for it? It is like a mustard seed which at the time of its sowing in the soil is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet once it is sown it grows into the biggest shrub of them all and puts out big branches so that the birds of the air can shelter in its shade.’
Using many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, so far as they were capable of understanding it. He would not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything to his disciples when they were alone.
Reflection
What is the kingdom of God ? The kingdom of God is the home for the children of God . The children of God are follower of Christ. How is it related to the parable of the mustard seed. Christianity began with Christ sharing the good news about the kingdom of God to his disciples. The disciples continued the good work. As a result Christianity became a religion where people find peace hope and joy. From one man Christianity has touched almost a billion lives. Will you do your part to bring more people to Christ so that they can find peace hope and joy?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus You have given us peace hope and joy. Grant we too may continue to share the good news so that like the bird in the sky they too can find rest in you.
Amen
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