Daily Devotional
When You Can’t Explain God’s Mysteries
“Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.’”
Matthew 13:31-32
June 22, 2024
Ponder This
This little seed is an herb that becomes a tree, and the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. But this is strange because this should grow into a shrub, and shrubs don’t become trees. What our Lord is talking about here is something unnatural; it’s a strange development. Herbs don’t become trees. A farmer does not expect an herb to become a tree.
But how can we stand secure when there are wonders of the Kingdom we don’t understand? We can rest assured the sacred Sower is the Son of Man, the Lord Jesus. He is the One who plants the good seed that is going to reap the harvest. You don’t have to worry about the mysteries because you can be sure that the Lord is going to build His Church. Then that seed, the truth of God’s Word, may be small but it is strong, and it has a secret—it pulsates with life and will reproduce and reproduce.
- What are some of the mysteries of the Kingdom you struggle with understanding?
- Why is it important to trust God even with the mysteries of life?
Practice This
Talk to a trusted friend about some of the mysteries of the Kingdom you don’t understand. Ask your friend to pray for you to trust God with the things you don’t understand.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Read the New Adrian Rogers Biography
Adrian Rogers as the Moon Port Pastor
This biography, written by Dr. Phil Kramer, covers Pastor Rogers’ early years of ministry in Merritt Island, Florida. Merritt Island, nicknamed the “Moon Port,” was a major hub for scientists and astronauts during the race to the moon in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Pastor Rogers saw his purpose to “point men beyond the stars" and soon he became known as the “Moon Port Pastor.” As you read how these ministry years became foundational to Pastor Rogers' leadership development, your commitment to the Word of God will be fortified and your leadership skills will challenged and encouraged.
