September 8 – Plant a Seed and Watch It Grow!
Dear Marisa,
«And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.»
(Mark 4:30-32)
Jesus compares the workings of the kingdom of God to planting seeds in the earth. «When the seed is sown,» He said, «it grows up….»
Notice He didn’t say that it would occasionally grow up. Or it grows up if it’s God’s will. He said, «It grows up and becomes greater.» Period.
God’s economy isn’t like ours. It isn’t up one day and down the other. It’s always the same and it always works perfectly. If you have good earth, good seed and good water, you’re going to have growth. It’s inevitable.
So, if you’re facing a need, don’t panic… plant a seed!
That seed may take the form of money or time or some other resources you have to give. But, no matter what form it takes, make sure you put life in it by giving it in faith and surrounding it with praise and worship. Say, «Lord, as I bring You my goods, I bring myself. I give myself to You–spirit, soul and body.»
Pray over that seed. Fill it with faith, worship and the Word. Then plant it. You can rest assured–it will grow up and become greater!
