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Reflection - Week of July 19

Question of the Week:


How can I nurture the kingdom of God in my community, drawing more and more others to dwell inside it?  




















     You know what else looks alike? Three measures of wheat flour and three measures of wheat flour with a hand ful of yeast mixed in. No one can tell just from looking at both piles initially, or even when each is made into dough. But over time, one will rise and the other will not. The kingdom of heaven in our midst may likewise be imperceptible, hidden among all the worldly matters that manifest themselves in the headlines or within our neighborhoods or towns. But like mustard seeds, the kingdom blossoms and grows among us, microscopically at first, but eventually large enough to give a home for many.

     At the Last Supper, Jesus assures the disciples that “in my Father’s house there are many dwelling places” (John 14:2). As the mustard bush provides many dwelling places for birds, the kingdom provides many dwelling places for us. With God’s grace, we spend our lives nurturing the mustard bush so that it continues to grow and expand, inviting more and more disciples to flock in its branches. 

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