Planting Seeds of Faith

Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.” – Luke 13:18-19

I am always amazed when I look at the seed of an apple and think how an entire apple tree can grow from such a small seed.  Just planting one apple seed can produce many more apples in the future.  John Chapman, commonly known as Johnny Appleseed, understood this as he went around the country planting apple seeds that grew into apple trees that are still producing apples today.

As Christians we are called to spread seeds; not apple seeds, but seeds of faith.  Just one little small mustard-seed of faith can grow into a very strong faith in the future.  We are not called to plant the entire tree, but just spread small seeds of faith wherever we go.  We may never see the fruit that these little seeds of faith produce, but just imagine what the future would look like if every Christian made it their responsibility to plant at least one mustard-seed of faith each day!

Prayer:  Thank you Lord for the mustard-seed of faith that was planted in me and that has grown to a strong faith in you.  Help me to share the fruits of the Spirit by planting little seeds of faith in others for the glory of your Kingdom.  Amen.

Faith Tip: Decide how you might be able to plant mustard-seeds of faith in the people that you come in contact with today.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson