The Seed Growing Secretly

Gospel Mk 4:26-29

The seed growing secretly

This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.

AN INTERPRETATION

Seeds grow on their own without anyone looking after them. If the gardener waters them, adds fertilizer, etc., they grow better and produce more fruit. The seed represents the Kingdom of Heaven. It is always growing. We can all benefit from its fruits.

QUESTIONS AND POINTS FOR REFLECTION

1. What conclusion can I draw when I see a chickpea growing on wet cotton wool?
2. Who makes it grow?
3. Do God's plans unfold on their own?
4. If we collaborate with God to do good, what will the consequences be?
5. Is it difficult to believe in God if I cannot see or hear Him?