Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34 / Matthew 13:"31-35
In any process or procedures, the beginning is of critical importance.
In construction, the foundation of building needs to be firm and solid before continuing.
In agriculture, the soil needs to be tilled and prepared before any sowing is done.
And in a person’s life, the first six years or so are the most important in terms of nurturing and development.
For faith and its growth and conviction, there needs to be a time of formation.
For the people of God, they had seen the wonders and the mighty hand of God in Egypt and how He had saved them from Pharoah’s army at the Red Sea.
But in the 1st reading, the people were quick to forget about the God who saved them and even turned to worship an object that they made.
But the punishment for such unfaithfulness was quick and heavy so as to teach and form the people in their faithfulness to God.
In the gospel, Jesus used the mustard seed and the yeast to express the growth of the Kingdom of God.
But even with mustard seeds and yeast, they have to be supervised so that the desired end results will be achieved.
As we journey on in our faith, may we be open to correction and change our ways so that we will continue to grow in the ways of God.