Jesus -
With what can we compare God’s kingdom?
Scattered seeds that sprout and grow - stalk then head then full grain. A mustard seed - the smallest of all seeds - that becomes the greatest of all shrubs with large branches housing and shading birds.
We do not know how Your kingdom grows, but we know it does. Give us ears to hear Your kingdom’s truth in the parables you share - parables that invite us to linger and listen and wonder.
Scatter us. Sow us. Explain Your truth to us, so we may sprout and grow, house and shade.
In the name of the One who speaks the word to us, we pray.
Amen.