1 February 2019
THE BIRDS OF THE AIR CAN SHELTER (Mark 4:26-34)
Jesus uses a variety of parables to illustrate the different ways
we can visualize the kingdom of God.
Here it is the mustard seed which, small as it is, grows into ‘the
biggest shrub of them all.’ And the ‘birds can shelter in its shade’. The people of God have started many works
down the ages, preaching, teaching, exploring, nursing the sick. The list is long. They have provided an impetus which has been
followed up by many others, some of whom have a loose – if any at all –
connection with the Church. This is not
a claim seeking acknowledgement. It is
simply saying, to use another of Jesus’ parables, the leaven has done and is
doing its work. What is clear is that it is a constant challenge to discover
how the Church can provide that same impetus today.
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