“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches” (Matthew 13:31-32).
The mustard seed is one of the tiniest seeds found in the Middle East, yet it is a fast-growing annual herb that grows up to ten feet tall in just a few short months. While Jesus used this parable to show his kingdom appeared to have small beginnings, it would grow into a worldwide community of believers.
Kristy Meinzer is on the show today sharing about her book “Playing in the Dirt: 90 Devotions for Crazy Plant Ladies.” We chat about the Great Gardener who is tending to our souls — and how He fosters the fruitfulness in our lives. Join us to be encouraged to continue liberally sowing seeds no matter how small they seem and trust God to help them grow. Who knows who will end up benefiting from the fruit of your labor!
Quotes:
“The garden is a place of peace, perfection, and protection.”
“Nature is one of the many ways that we can experience God’s love and care for us right here right now.”
The Gospel on the Ground – Kristi McClelland
“It’s not about the size of our faith, it’s about where our faith is placed.”
“Our faith yields fruit because of what God can do.”
“The fruit was connecting me closer to God.”
Growing Floret – Discovery Plus
“I’m still growing in my walk with God.”
“Planting and harvesting are exciting seasons but no one talks about the dormant seasons. When your soil lays dormant it is rebuilding nutrients to be healthier for the next planting season.”
“There is purpose in every season.”
The Sharpening podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/
Playing in the Dirt on DaySpring and Amazon:
https://www.dayspring.com/
Connect with Kristy:
@kskristy on Instagram
Kristin Cortner’s DaySpring devo:
Miracle in the Making
https://www.dayspring.com/
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