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Small Actions, Huge Effects |
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009 00:00 |
This week I’ve been reading and meditating on two similar parables. In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a parable of the mustard seed and the parable of yeast. The mustard seed is such a small seed, but can grow up to 12 feet. The yeast, though ‘hidden’ in the dough, causes the whole batch to rise. The point of both of these parables is that the Kingdom of God looks small, but has huge effects. In a similar way, the choices we make for the Kingdom have amplified results. Though our efforts and choices may seem to be small, God works through them to accomplish His work. An hour spent listening to a friend, a kind word to a stranger, a simple phone call – these things may seem so small, but don’t forget the kind of impact they have on others. Our Sunday worship services may sometimes seem small, or a prayer gathering may feel like nothing compared to the challenges we face, but don’t underestimate the Kingdom of God. The reality is that God chose a small band of fishermen, tax collectors, and social outcasts to change the world!
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