Not much to look at

Derek Munn October 14, 2025 6 2

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Luke 13: 18-19 (NIV)

18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.”

Och, it’s not much to look at — a mustard seed is smaller than a crumb from your morning bacon roll. But give it a bit of time, and it grows into a tree bigger than your Uncle Rab’s stories at Hogmanay.

It’s like God saying, “Don’t judge by size, even the wee things can turn mighty.” Sometimes we can feel like a wee seed in a big field, but I think it’s important to remember: you might be the start of something amazing. So many times I have witnessed people stepping out, trusting in God and achieving so much.

God can do so much with so little.

Prayer:

Lord of Heaven,

You plant your Kingdom in the smallest of things—

a mustard seed, just a speck, yet bursting with promise.

Help me trust that even my tiny acts of kindness,

my quiet prayers, my fumbling faith, can grow into something wonderful.

When I feel too small, remind me: You don’t need giants, just willing hearts.

Let your Spirit water the seed in me, so I may grow strong,

shelter others, and be a place where hope can perch like a bird.

Amen.