Tuesday October 31, 2023

Luke 13:18-21

Jesus said, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it with? It is like a mustard seed which a man took and threw into his garden: it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air sheltered in its branches.’

I know you have heard this but have you listened to it? Have you listened to the birds sing in the mornings. I love coming outside and listening to the birds. They are loud and and have different chippings. This is what makes the morning sounds beautiful, they each sing their own song. The chief priests and elders struggled with the idea or reality of diversity. Jesus seems to open God’s love to all kinds of people. There is room here for all.

When you get a little closer though it’s different. You might learn a lesson if you stand under that tree. But that is life. God is in the beautiful songs and in the not so beautiful moments. Whatever your life has been! Whatever your experience, you have been in the kingdom.