‘Then Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it? It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make nests in its branches.”’ (Luke 13:18-19 NLT).
Jesus spoke this parable to illustrate the way the Kingdom of God would begin very small, but ultimately would grow very large. For the tiny mustard seed illustrates the Church’s humble beginnings, with its Galilean Founder crucified and buried in a tomb. Yet on the third day the Seed burst forth from the grave and the news of His resurrection has steadily grown like a tree to nearly fill the earth.
Christ, the Seed, was planted in the garden tomb, but He was raised to life and lives today. He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Let the whole earth be filled with His glory!
PRAYER: Dear Father, we give glory and praise to You on this Resurrection Sunday as we remember Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. Strengthen us by Your Spirit to proclaim the good news until everyone has heard. In Jesus’ name, amen.