Parables Intended to Engage and Explain Big Potential
In Matthew 13 there are two short parables with the same big idea. What might start out as insignificant and small can turn out to be a big deal.
The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed – small. (v31-32Though it is the smallest of all seeds, ...it is the largest of garden plants) But when it is full grown, it is the largest plant in the garden so that birds nest in it. What you may think is a small act of service, such as greeting, teaching Sunday School or giving a gift, can encourage someone to a life-time of kingdom influence.
The Kingdom of Heaven is also like a little leaven (yeast) (v33The kingdom of heaven is like yeast mixed into flour until it is worked all through the dough.), hidden and unnoticeable in a mound of moist flour, but causing it to rise into something useful. The Apostle Paul urges us to engage in useful pursuits that are pleasing, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable excellent and praiseworthy. (Phil 4:8)*
Do not despise small beginnings (Zech 4:10). A small beginning, working an idea that the Lord prompts you to pursue, can have a monumental impact. The intent of Jesus telling these timeless stories that transcend centuries and cultures, is to let us know that small steps or a humble beginning can be used by Him to make a lasting impact. It could turn into a big deal with a huge impact in the corridors of eternity.
Take your skills and criteria for serving and offer them to Jesus. It is a small beginning; complete a profile by entering your education, work experience, skills and interests here at MissionNext. You will be surprised at what the Lord can do with your five loaves and two fishes to make a kingdom story.
Nelson Malwitz, Founder
Nelson Malwitz, Founder
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Hello there! This post is thoughtful and well written! Reading this post reminds me of my old room mate! She always kept talking about Jesus. I will forward this write-up to him. Many thanks for sharing!
I am a Christian and so interested in serving in mission, preaching the word of our lord Jesus christ to people as it is written in (Mathew 28:19) that go ye therefore to all countries and make all disciples and baptise them in the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost.
Daniel, Thank you for your note. We celebrate your commitment to proclaim the Jesus is Lord. “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 NJKV