The Parable of the Mustard Seed
He told them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.'
Reference: Matthew 13:31-32
The Tiny Start
A woman started a small outreach program for people facing homelessness, using a simple plastic bin to collect donations because it was all she had at the beginning. She wondered whether the effort could ever amount to much, but she kept going because she believed that compassion does not depend on size. Friends began helping, businesses donated supplies, and volunteers formed routines that strengthened the outreach until it supported far more people than she ever imagined. The growth surprised even her because the humble beginning gave rise to a movement that inspired the community.
The woman realized that great impact rarely starts with impressive momentum but instead begins as something small that grows when nurtured with consistency and heart. Others who benefited from the program felt encouraged by the reminder that meaningful change often comes from modest origins. Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God expands in the same way because small acts of faith have the power to shape outcomes beyond what anyone anticipates. What begins with a single step can eventually shelter many lives.