Hello to all the friends of steemit in special @steemchurch, again full of emotion for participating in this initiative #Celestialchallenge of @sirknigth. Saturday-agriculture.
The mustard
It is a herbaceous plant, also known as synapis from which many types derive: the so-called white mustard (Sinapis alba), the black mustard (Sinapis nigra), the so-called wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis), among many others, it is said that There are between forty different types. Mustard is used in gastronomy as a good condiment or sauce for different dishes, some use it as a natural remedy for colds and other lung conditions.
The origin of this plant is very old is not known with determination of where it comes from Afghanistan or eastern China and India, throughout history the mustard seed has served as a great help both in the kitchen and in diseases , and was used by Jesus Christ to give one of his great parables, when comparing the kingdom of heaven with a mustard seed.
Matthew 13: 31-32
Another parable he spoke to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field;
which is actually the smallest of all the seeds; but when it has grown, it is the largest of the vegetables, and it becomes a tree, in such a way that the birds of the sky come and make nests in its branches.
If there are different seeds of this this plant; What would Jesus be referring to in his parables? We could say that Jesus is referring to the synapse nigra, a common mustard plant in Palestine. Its seeds are extremely small, and it grows into a shrub (tree) of more than three meters high, so that small birds can take refuge in their branches, their central stem can reach the thickness of the human arm, The flowers of the mustard plant are yellow and the leaves are dark green and irregular edge that can be eaten in salads. It could also be the savior that grows persica higher.
Jesus wanted us to teach in his parabolas that no matter what resources or problems you have, no matter how small your temple is, if you sow and do things well with a little faith and a great love towards him, the kingdom of God will be magnified on earth and in your heart so that God will do great things with you and your congregation.
Matthew 17:20
Jesus said to them: Because of your little faith; For verily I say unto you, That if ye have faith as a mustard seed, ye shall go to this mountain: Go ye there, and pass by; and nothing will be impossible for you.