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06-16-2024 Mark 4 V2629 No one knows how God’s Kingdom grows

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The Book of Mark 4 v-26 thru 29

26 Jesus said, “This is how it is with the Kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land 27 and would sleep and rise night and day and the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how. 28 Of its own accord the land yields fruit, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. 29 And when the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once, for the harvest has come.”

In Mark 4:26-29, Jesus shares the Parable of the Growing Seed, offering profound insight into the Kingdom of God and its mysterious, yet certain, growth. He begins by saying, "The Kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground." This imagery of scattering seed illustrates the initial act of spreading God's word. Just as a farmer sows seeds with the hope of a future harvest, believers are called to spread the teachings of Christ, trusting that God will bring fruit in due time. The act of scattering seed represents the work of evangelism, where the Word of God is shared with others, often without immediate visible results.

Jesus continues, "He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how." This verse emphasizes the mysterious and self-sufficient nature of spiritual growth. The farmer goes about his daily routine, sleeping and waking, yet the seed grows independently of his efforts. This speaks to the divine process of transformation that God orchestrates in the hearts of individuals. Just as the farmer does not fully understand the mechanics behind the seed's growth, we too may not fully comprehend how the Word of God takes root and flourishes within someone. It is a reminder that while we play a role in planting seeds, the growth is ultimately God’s work.

"The earth produces by itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear." This progression from blade to full grain illustrates the stages of spiritual development and maturity. Just as plants go through natural stages of growth before they are ready for harvest, so too do individuals progress in their faith journey. This process is gradual and unfolds according to God's timing and wisdom. It reassures us that spiritual growth is a process that cannot be rushed or forced, but rather nurtured with patience and trust in God's perfect timing.

Finally, Jesus concludes, "But when the grain is ripe, at once he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come." This signifies the culmination of the growth process and the readiness for harvest. It is a powerful reminder that there will come a time when the fruits of our labor and God's work will be fully realized. The harvest represents the fulfillment of God's promises and the ultimate gathering of His people. It encourages believers to remain faithful and diligent, knowing that their efforts are not in vain and that God's Kingdom will indeed come to fruition in His appointed time. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

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Ephesians 6:17-20

06-16-2024 Mark 4 v-2629

**No one knows how God’s Kingdom grows**

A man scatters seed on the ground,

The Kingdom of God is like this,

Night and day, growth is found,

In mystery and silent bliss.

Whether he sleeps or gets up,

The seed sprouts and it grows,

Though he does not know how it’s enough,

The divine secret, only God knows.

All by itself the soil yields grain,

First the stalk, then the head,

Then the full kernel in the ear remain,

By God's own hand, it is fed.

As soon as the grain is ripe,

The sickle is put to the field,

For the harvest time is right,

God's Kingdom revealed, unconcealed. Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

June 16, 2024 @ 04:51 AM EST

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