Timeless Truths: Got Mustard?

He told them another parable: “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 seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”

Matthew 13:31-32 (NIV)

Mustard is a condiment to most -- an ingredient in other areas of cuisine to some.

It’s Noticeable

Unique, powerful taste

One of the oldest condiments

It’s Strong

It can burn the palate.

It can inflame the nasal passages.

Whether you’re considering giving up

Marriage

School

A friend

Dreams

Kids

Fighting addiction

Even . . .

God . . .

Think about mustard when you are ready to give up.

In the parable above, mustard represents a seed of faith.

1.             No issue is too big for God—no faith is too small.

a.    Don’t give up when you feel small. Remember: Faith = Mustard seed = POWER

b.   Mustard seeds becomes mighty when planted.

2.            Don’t give up on God.

a.    God wants to help you.

b.   A tiny seedàBIG plant. This shows the power of God.

c.    Trust God with as much faith as you have!

3.            When we grow, we become a blessing for others.

a.    Big mustard plants give shade.

People who trust God, even with only the faith of a mustard seed have opportunities to help others.

Don’t dismiss difficult times now. Use them as growth opportunities—allow them to prepare you to be blessings to others

Special thanks to Pastor Guy, Chaplain at APU’s Murrieta Regional Center, for the primary teachings used in this post.

Next Thursday's Timeless Truths Series: Hope. A Light in the Darkness

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