Jesus explains the Kingdom this way – “26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain— first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.” Mark 4:26-29 Here is what I believe Jesus is teaching us… 1) It shows that kingdom of God is at work within us and through us to produce fruit.

2) The Farmer does not know exactly how the seed grows. Though it grows by a process he cannot see nor fully account for, he has faith in the growing process. So it is with the Kingdom of God: we work in partnership with God, yet the real work is left up to Him – we trust in a process we cannot see nor fully account for.

3) Just as a field’s crop may be invisible when first planted, but can’t be missed when mature, so it is with the Kingdom of God. It has small beginnings, and its root may be small, but when God develops the work it cannot be missed.

The application of this verse is asking if we are willing to join with God and work for Him in His Kingdom? We may not always understand what God is doing, but He has called us out to be faithful and obedient. The harvest is coming. Will you join God in it?

There is a lot more that we can share with you, I hope that you will visit us at First Baptist soon!

If you are reading this today and do not have a Church to call home, we would love to meet you at FBC Eufaula!

We are located at 400 West Foley in Eufaula. FBC Wednesday nights start each Wednesday at 6 p.m. with great ministries for Adults, Students and Children.

On Sundays, our Small Group Bible studies begin at 8:45 a.m. and you are invited to worship with us at 10 a.m. each Sunday. You can join us in person or online at www.eufaulafbc.org.

Know that you are loved!

Pastor J. Ingram FBC Eufaula