18/09/2026
‼️ THE WEEKEND WORD
Small Seeds
📖 What is the kingdom of God like? What can I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed…it grew and became a tree. (Luke 13:18-19)
In human economics, we tend to praise large companies, big investors, and wealthy businesspeople. In the church world, we can do something similar. We emulate the large church, admire the expansive international ministry, and church leaders may long for wealthy members to join their church because of the resources they can provide.
Looking at larger ministries can be good because they can help us see what is possible. They can teach us about structure and strategy. But if we do not guard our hearts, comparison can also lead to envy or feelings of insignificance. We can begin to feel that the contribution we are making is just too small to matter.
But this misses one of the messages of this verse. The Kingdom starts small and then grows.
No business starts as a multibillion dollar corporation. No church starts as a megachurch. No ministry begins with an established worldwide structure. They all start small, often with the idea of a single person or a small group of people. Then the idea begins to grow, requiring new ideas, new people, and new investment.
Maybe you find yourself serving in a smaller church. First of all, small churches are not insignificant. They too serve as a light to the communities around them. Secondly, do not dismiss your contribution to the Kingdom just because you do not preach, teach, or stand on a stage.
The Kingdom is built through many different acts of service working together to build a greater whole. Your contribution as a sound tech or an usher might seem small in comparison to someone else's role, but that does not mean it is unimportant.
As we serve this week, serve with joy, knowing that your small seed can grow into a tree. - Keith Garner
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