A beginner in gardening would experiment on the plants he tends. First, he would plant a seed or a stem. Then he will water it and allow the seed or the stem to grow while giving it some sunlight. At times he will be successful with the seed or the stem growing some roots and leaves. But not all of the plants grow in full for sometimes he over waters them or lets them go dry too long. This makes him try all over again.

In the parable that Jesus tells us, we notice that God’s kingdom needs no experimenting at all. It will grow by itself. The power of God to make himself known, to make His love felt, to make his word understood has no limit. This he assures us. And we thank God for this as we begin to gain confidence in joining Jesus in his mission. We must do what He asks us to do and He will do the rest.

A mustard seed is so small that one could hardly see it . But this
seed can grow to be a big tree where birds could build a nest and
stay. If the kingdom of God is like this mustard seed then we can only
praise and give him thanks in all humility. His love is everlasting!