When I was young I was given a necklace with a mustard seed in the pendent with the facts about the mustard seed. It is the tiniest of seeds yet when nurtured correctly it grows to an enormous size. I was also told its meaning as it relates to our faith. I treasured my necklace and wore it continually for several years and then along the way I lost it, out grew it or received a new piece of jewelry. But I never forgot the meaning of that special seed.
Our faith is very much like the mustard seed…it has great potential however if we do not nurture and water our faith it will remain quite small without much meaning. We require instruction (Bible Studies), prayers (personal communication with God and Jesus) and contact with others (Christian fellowship).
As soon as we begin to follow God’s plan we are able to grow in our faith which leads to strength and spiritual energy to overcome our trials and tribulations. We are that tiny mustard seed sprouting new branches or leaves…faith and trust in God…What joy to know that we have been given the ability to shine for God and light the way for others.
Matthew 13:31-32 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.
Each of us has been planted with the seeds of God’s mercy and grace, the love of Jesus Christ, and the miracles of the Holy Spirit…let’s rejoice as our faith grows and we become tall and strong as the mustard tree.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
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