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“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18 (ESV)

Little seeds grow into big things. Saw it first hand right outside my back door. Months ago, I carelessly pitched a few past ripe tiny little tomatoes out into the yard next to our patio. Just glad to throw them away. Never gave them a second thought. Until last week. I was cleaning up the patio and noticed this large plant growing against the brick pavers. And to my total surprise it was a tomato plant. Looked a little further to the side and there was another tomato plant. Big things popping up right where I had cast little things aside.

Ever witnessed the settling of seeds birthing big right before your eyes? Not all seeds are equal, but they all possess the potential to grow something. Seeds of forgiveness are never wasted. Seeds of bitterness always entangle. Seeds of joy are ever increasing. Seeds of grumbling stifle quick. Seeds of kindness forever flourish. Seeds of gossip destroy many. Seeds of patience are inviting. Seeds of disillusionment cloud our view. Little birthing big even if we didn’t intend for it to grow.

Wonder what’s growing in our garden – sprouting where we never imagined. Things or words we carelessly cast aside never thinking twice. Perhaps attitudes or excuses we didn’t realize would run out of control. Maybe a tiny little compromise now gaining ground quickly. Big things popping up right when we thought it didn’t really matter.

Whatever we plant has the potential to be harvested even if we thought we discarded it. Note to self: pay attention to the seeds we’re casting aside. Nurture good seeds that flourish into beauty. Fertilize the soil of your mind and heart well with God’s word and prayer. Avoid seeds that extinguish and squelch life. Grow a beautiful garden, a display of God’s glory even in the most barren field. And just when you least expect it – big things will burst forth – a sprouting of His righteousness, kindness, grace and love. Amazing how little seeds grow into big things.

“Father, You never cease to transform us moment by moment to be more like You. Can’t wait to see what You do with our little seeds.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life