He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.”

In this family devotional from The Parable of The Mustard Seed, Greybobby and friends compete to grow the biggest plant in the school greenhouse. Betty chooses a mustard seed to plant, which everyone thinks is too small to win the competition. Betty knows that mustard seeds, although small, grow into large trees, and that God uses simple things that we do to further His Kingdom.

He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.”

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for showing us that You can use small things to do great things.
Help us to trust You, obey You, and never despise small beginnings.
Use our faith, our words, and our actions to help Your kingdom grow and bring more people to Jesus.
In Jesus's Name we pray,
Amen.