The ways of God sometimes confuse more than they comfort. At times we are painfully aware that Christ’s kingdom “is not of this world.” Thankfully, the Lord unlocks the secrets of his heavenly kingdom using simple, down-to-earth terms. He not only reveals the way his kingdom operates, he also convinces us of its beauty and wisdom. This week we realize the kingdom’s power. Jesus uses a commonly understood agricultural metaphor to point to the power of God to bring people into his kingdom: The message of the kingdom is like seed scattered on the ground. While different circumstances lead to different reactions, where there is growth it is given by God’s power for our enduring benefit.