What is The Mustard Seed

In the 1st century, the mustard plant

• Was INVASIVE. Once it took root in a garden, it spread fast.
• It crowded out and destroyed other plants.
• It dominated the soil until it owned the whole field.
• It was feared by farmers because it couldn’t be controlled. It became massive, and it was impossible to remove or get rid of it.

So when Jesus spoke of faith “as a mustard seed” His listeners didn’t think “tiny.” They thought – uncontainable, invasive, dominating, unstoppable.