The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed

Matthew 17:20 “And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
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The mustard seed, as many of us have been told, is the smallest of seeds. The part not generally related in this parable is the mustard plant is a water seeking plant with very deep and strong roots capable of moving large rocks underground.

The comparison many make are about the size of the plant above ground and its capability to provide shade and rest. The parts often missed (1) the plant has deep roots – for us that means a firm foundation in Jesus who is the Living Word (2) the roots seek water – for us again this is the Living water found in the saving grace of Jesus.

It is the access to salvation through grace and the devotion to the scriptures that give us the strength, not only to endure where we are planted, but to grow into a sanctuary for those traveling along your path.
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Published by jontinymcpheron

First let me say that I am a mere human being that was born into a sinful nature and only by the grace of God almighty and the salvation found in Jesus Christ will I be found acceptable. I pray that you take my words as one weary travelers discoveries and that my intentions are not point fingers at any one denomination or belief system. My life experience has shown me the detailed workings of the Protestant Church to include my participation in seminary and collegiate Bible training, the complete catechism of the Catholic Church and a review of the Quran. None of these were capable of answering many nagging questions concerning the scriptures. After 40 years of "church life" I stopped following the crowds and began a study of the scriptures in the original Hebrew and Greek. Paralleling events in history with the scriptures and deciphering the effect of these events on the lives and theology of the believers. I pray that the information provided here has a three fold effect: 1. provide truth not otherwise provided by the corporate church experience 2. Answer questions that others are either afraid to ask or afraid to answer, and last but not least, 3. bring people to a saving relationship and closer walk with YHVH.

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