The Mustard Seed
Summary
Dominic Jackson teaches on the parable of the mustard seed from Matthew 13:31-32, where Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to something small, hidden, and slow-growing. The seed’s size hides its true power; it becomes a tree that offers rest, hospitality, and shelter. In an era that prizes instant results and visible success, Jesus invites us to trust the quiet power of small beginnings. The kingdom grows not by force but by faithfulness. Our task is not to obsess over outcomes but to sow and tend, even when progress feels invisible. Through this parable, we’re reminded that God’s work often begins beneath notice, but it never stays that way.
Questions for reflection
How does the parable reframe your expectations about the pace and visibility of God’s work?
Where in your life or in our community are you tempted to despise small beginnings?
What would it look like to live with greater trust in what God is growing—even if you can’t yet see the fruit?
How might this parable reshape how you define success in your spiritual life, work, or relationships?
What small act of faithfulness could you commit to, trusting God to bring growth in time?
Where have you seen the long-term fruit of something that once seemed insignificant?