Wheat, Weeds and Micro to Mega

In the parable of the Wheat and the Weeds in Matthew 13, Jesus gave His followers assurance so that they would know how to live in the world until His return. Believer's and unbelievers would coexist in the world, living in the same neighborhoods, frequenting the same stores and restaurants, and even being in the same local Christian assemblies until the end. Therefore we are to be wise, by God's Spirit, discerning in all our interactions; we are to be working, by God's grace, appropriately engaged in what God calls us to do; and we are to be waiting, by God's will, for Christ's imminent return. Solemn truths for solemn times.

Next up is Matthew 13:31-33 and the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven which show us the "micro to mega" nature of the kingdom of God, how God's kingdom grows. Once again God gives us some seeds and tells us how things in His kingdom grow. From relative obscurity comes extensive growth beyond all comprehension. From that growth comes pervasive influence for people's good and Gid's glory, leading to intensive transformation that only God can bring about. God intends for a growing body to experience transformation and that is what He brings about in His church.

I am glad to be a part of things in God's kingdom along with my fellow-workers and fellow-servants of the King.