Some call the mustard plant a weed. What some call a weed, others call a herb. It grows from a tiny seed to a three meter household shrub and is still common in Israel. Why did Jesus choose a common plant for his riddle about the mustard seed, rather than a majestic cedar of Lebanon? Perhaps Jesus did not want us looking too far for God's rule, but in or own back yards.
Some Christians travel a long way following famous evangelists. Could it be more profitable to stay at home and grow close to God where we live? To say that God's rule is like a common shrub challenges prejudices and paradigms. When others are looking for an electrifying outward show, does the kingdom of God start like something very small, and eventually become just like a large common plant growing in our back yards? That's what Jesus said.
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