What Jesus Did : Mark 4:26-29 - The Mystery of Seeds

    by Phil Ware

    The Mystery of Seeds - Mark 4:26-29

    Then Jesus said, "The kingdom of God is like a man that plants seed in the ground. The seed begins to grow. It grows night and day. It is not important if the man is sleeping or awake; the seed still grows. The man does not know how the seed grows. Without any help, the ground grows grain. First the plant grows, then the head, and then all the grain in the head. When the grain is ready, the man cuts it. This is the harvest time." (ERV) Full Text

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    Key Thought

    The Kingdom of God is progressing toward an end. While we may not fully understand all that goes on, we can be sure that it is growing, and when it comes to full maturity, the harvest will come. There is movement and mystery, but ultimately, there is harvest. We also need to understand this about the Kingdom: the power of the Kingdom moves despite our lack of complete understanding about all that is going on in this work of God. One thing is certain, however; when all things are ready, the harvest will come. The one question for us is whether or not we will be a part of this movement and mystery?


    Today's Prayer

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    LORD God Almighty, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, God of Deborah, Esther, and Mary, I want you to be Sovereign Lord in my life. Just as clearly as you have worked in the history of Israel's past, I pray that you will work in your Kingdom to your glory at your time ... and may I be part of this movement and mystery of your grace. In Jesus' name. Amen.


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    Today's Verses in Context


    Then Jesus said, "The kingdom of God is like a man that plants seed in the ground. The seed begins to grow. It grows night and day. It is not important if the man is sleeping or awake; the seed still grows. The man does not know how the seed grows. Without any help, the ground grows grain. First the plant grows, then the head, and then all the grain in the head. When the grain is ready, the man cuts it. This is the harvest time." Then Jesus said, "What can I use to show you what the kingdom of God is like? What story can I use to explain it? The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed. The mustard seed is the smallest seed that you plant in the ground. But when you plant this seed, it grows and becomes the largest of all the plants in your garden. It has branches that are very big. The wild birds can come and make nests there and be protected from the sun." Jesus used many stories like these to teach them. He taught them all that they could understand. Jesus always used stories to teach the people. But when Jesus and his followers were alone together, Jesus explained everything to them.

    -- Mark 4:26-34 (ERV)

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