A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: mustard seed

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

October 26, 2025

There is no better teacher than Jesus. And He asks the best questions. Here’s one regarding the Kingdom of God and a mustard seed.

“He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭13‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Great question, Jesus. “What is the Kingdom of God like?”

Lord, of course only You know the answer to Your question. You came from, and went back to, and yet You know we wonder. You know we’re curious about the Kingdom of God. So, how kind are You to address the elephant in the room?

“And to what shall I compare it?”

A mustard seed. Something I have heard taught, preached and even seen in a tiny bottle as a keepsake. And yet, I’m unfamiliar with the Mustard Seed tree or bush. I feel sure You used an example of which Your audience was quite familiar. I’ve seen pictures.

{Not a mustard seed, but blueberries.}
{Not a mustard seed, but a ficus}

However, having lived a few years, I’ve experienced the truth of tiny seeds creating large bushes, and even trees. Our citrus trees out back are a haven for so many birds. The doves, sparrows, finches, and mockingbirds come to rest and nest, feed and sing. What a delight they are to behold!

Thank You, Jesus, for asking great questions, and thank You for making Your answers practical and understandable, and then again perplexing and something to ponder with You.

I love how in the Gospels You always waited for Your disciples to lean in. You waited, like a great teacher, for them to be curious, and ask for more.

{Not a mustard seed, but a tomato}

I’m curious, Jesus, and I’m leaning in. Please teach me Your ways. Grow me up, and never leave me as I am.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for making a home for us. You promised You would. And You promised You would come again and take us home. So far, You are 100% faithful. A Promise Keeper, and Good Shepherd of Your flock.

I trust that though You began with two people expelled from Your Garden, and even though it’s been a bumpy history, Your Kingdom will be full and abundant and beyond my wildest imagination.

How You desire for us to live with You and commune with You, sometimes I wonder, for we can be stinky, stubborn and ungrateful sheep. But thank You for loving us. Thank You for loving me first. I love You too.

See You in a bit,

Lisa

Eyes on Jesus and Shine

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am a curious follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received miraculous healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I received a challenge to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by my fearful living choices. It was my two sons, who loved me enough to confront me with the truth. They called out the hypocrisy of fear, and I am forever thankful. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. Years ago, with my eyes open to my sin of unbelief I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. God has been faithful to teach me, grow me up, and help me to let go of all the things that used to mean security to me. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall in love with Jesus through His word; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 36 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have helped to grow two young men, who are now married with their own families. God is continuing to help them write their own faith stories. Additionally, we share our home with an old rescue pup. I look forward to having you join me here to fix our eyes on Jesus and shine with His radiance, Lisa Psalm 34:5