GOSPEL READING Mk: 4:26-34
Jesus gives parables about the kingdom. The first parable gives one of the important qualities of the kingdom: kingdom works on its own. Kingdom does not depend on human interventions and assistance. Human availability and openness are needed but for the kingdom to make itself realized in the world it does not need the help of man. Man cannot boast of having established the kingdom.
The second quality of the kingdom is that it appears to be small (insignificant) in its beginning but has greater influence and usefulness to humanity. Man should not think about the kingdom of God as he thinks about worldly/human institutions. These institutions have to impress people and show greater success rates etc to be of use. But the kingdom of God is totally of a different nature.
இறையாட்சி தானாகவே இயங்கக்கூடியது. மனித உதவிகள் அதற்குத் தேவையில்லை. இறையாட்சி காண்பதற்கு மிகச் சிறியதாயினும் அதனுடைய செல்வாக்கு மிகப் பெரியது.
