Monday, 30th of July 2018

Matthew 13:31-35

Jesus put another parable before them, «The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, that a man took and sowed in his field. It is smaller than all other seeds, but once it has fully grown, it is bigger than any garden plant; like a tree, the birds come and rest in its branches».

He told them another parable, «The kingdom of heaven is like the yeast that a woman took and buried in three measures of flour until the whole mass of dough began to rise». Jesus taught all this to the crowds by means of parables; He did not say anything to them without using a parable. So what the Prophet had said was fulfilled: ‘I will speak in parables. I will proclaim things kept secret since the beginning of the world’.

Source: http://evangeli.net/gospel/

Analysis

Today's passage seems to be another repeat passage if I remember correctly. For the very least, I have seen this passage once and analyzed, regardless I will give out my thoughts again. Both parables essentially tell us that the kingdom of heaven is a process, it does not become completed in a single revolution, but it evolves slowly and surely. While yes there will be an ultimate revolution that will change everything for the better, it must be known that to prepare for that revolution a long time of preparation is needed. As such, we must stay wary and careful until the revolution begins and Christ returns for the second time.

The first passage also tells how the kingdom will begin with something that seems insignificant. It will start with something that is smaller than all other things, and then it will grow into something that is larger and grander than all things. Actually, I have an even crazier idea, I am willing to bet that Jesus is actually forecasting His second coming. When He returns, He shall start as one that is insignificant, one that is overlooked and unknown, smaller than all people, yet He will then prove Himself to be who He truly is. He will then lead the revolution and liberate all of us from the dark forces of materialism. Until then, we can only do our part and wait in eternal hope. That is all I have to say, have a nice day and see you tomorrow.