"Mustard Seed Faith"

By Zoe

Although the mustard seed is one of the smallest seeds in agriculture, it is able to grow into a large tree, sometimes in even the most adverse conditions.The Parable of the Mustard Seed can be found in the New Testament in Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, and Luke 13:18-19. This parable was told by Jesus. The parable describes the mustard seed, which is the smallest seed that was planted. The seed then grows and becomes a great tree in which birds can perch in it's branches. The tree which grew from the tiny mustard seed now provides security and shelter.

Just as a mustard seed can grow into a great tree that provides security and shelter, even the tiniest bit of faith can drive us to accomplish great things with God's help. Without God's help, we are relying on our strength alone to tackle our every day challenges. Before we know it, fear creeps in and hinders our confidence and self-esteem. Fear hinders our faith. Fear keeps us from fully experiencing JOY and from living our life to the fullest; it gets in the way of our dreams, our goals, and our potential. Faith and fear don't go together.

Definition of FEAR: to be afraid of, worried about or expect something (something bad or unpleasant)...Synonyms of fear: WORRY, STRESS, CONCERN, BOTHER.

That said, "What are you afraid of? What is your fear?"

What is holding you back from saying something, from writing something, from a dream, from receiving a blessing, from loving someone or "receiving" love, from forgiving someone, from smiling, from believing, from doing something you have always wanted to do - an art class, a trip, a hobby, dancing like nobody's looking, singing like nobody's listening, learning to play an instrument, going camping....I don't know...whatever it is, what is stopping YOU?

Did you know that the word BELIEVE is a verb? BELIEVE is "faith in ACTION".

Definition of BELIEVE: to accept or regard something as true; to have trust in the ability or worth of something or someone.

Dare to BE....Dare to BELIEVE....Just DARE!!
All you need is FAITH as big as a "MUSTARD SEED"

BELIEVE and let God do the rest!!

Father God, would You increase my FAITH today? Please replace my FEAR with FAITH. Keep me mindful that you did not give me a spirit of fear, "but one of power, love, and sound judgment" (2 Timothy 1:7). Help me to TRUST You - to BELIEVE - with full ccnfidence that You will take care of the rest. Amen and thank You Lord!!