December 9, 2025

Jesus compares God’s kingdom to seeds that grow quietly, mysteriously, while the farmer sleeps. Advent peace rarely arrives through big dramatic gestures; instead, it dawns slowly, imperceptibly, through God’s steady work in the dark soil of our lives. Even when we cannot see growth, God is nurturing life beneath the surface.

The mustard seed parable pushes the point further: what begins tiny becomes a sheltering tree. Peace might begin as a small decision—a kind word, a quiet prayer, a moment of patience—but God multiplies it. Advent encourages us to trust the slow, hidden work of God with the confidence that God’s peace will eventually bear fruit.

Reflection Question:
What small act of peace is God asking you to plant today?