SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13:31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches.”
OBSERVATION: A mustard seed, so small, it appears rather insignificant; yet it contains the life of a large plant. So large that birds can perch on its branches. The seed could be misjudged by those who do not understand what it contains.
APPLICATION: Some of the seeds God gives us to plant are such small deeds that we can easily misjudge them. Yet when they are done in Jesus’ name, they contain the life of Jesus!
The Holy Spirit within impresses us to give a word of encouragement or offer a cup of cold water (or hot coffee), or even a simple smile. We may misjudge the seed God wants us to plant in our friend’s life because it seems so insignificant. Surely no one will notice. Surely it will not make a difference. What good can come out of such a small thing? We may be tempted to skip over the small deed in search of something greater. Only God can see ahead to know what will come from the tiny seeds we plant today.
And should it really be so small that no one notices, we can be assured that Jesus notices and He is the one we are living to please. There should be some things we do that no one sees; they are just done “for His eyes only!”
PRAYER: Lord, help me be faithful in the little things today. Even if it is only a smile, may it be given in honor of you and for your glory. Holy Spirit, show me some things I can do “for HIS eyes only.” Amen
Pastor Leon
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Personal update: I was able to get my physical for bus driving, but it is only for a three-month period. To get it for a year, I will need a cardiologist to give the results of a specific test. I am thinking that this might be my last year, but the Lord so clearly directed me to drive the school bus, I want His clear direction to stop. The MRI is now scheduled for next Tuesday. I appreciate your prayers. 😊
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