1. I think it means that the Kingdom of God is coming to planet Earth. It is obvious to me that the current system (planted by America's founders in 1776) has not flourished into the values which our founders envisioned. America started out as a nation with a vision. The vision was that God's Kingdom would eventually arrive for planet Earth. America's values were sound but the vision has yet to manifest itself (in real-time).
2. Our founders (from Plymouth Rock to Philadelphia/later Washington D.C.) envisioned a new world with freedom and justice for the common man. The entire planet was part of the original vision. America's Declaration of Independence reveals that our founders recognized a Creator God as the Source of this vision. America's Declaration mentions our Source (God) three times in the text.
3. The three references points are: the laws of nature and of NATURES God, then the idea that we are are all endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, then that the Supreme Judge of the world is appealed to for the rectitude of our intentions (our vision) to create this new nation of freedom, liberty, and justice.
America has existed for some 248 years and the mustard seed has grown and flourished (to a degree) but the TREE is yet to emerge for the common man. Real liberty has not emerged as of 2024. What is the problem? My sense is that America's governing system is the core problem. America has emerged into an EMPIRE of power, greed, corruption, and injustice (even as our founding fathers desired the opposite). Is it now time to reflect on our prior history?
The problems (for America and the world) have grown to unsustainable levels as of 2024. Our financial houses are in shambles. Our political leaders are without a clear vision. Our citizens are polarized into divisive groups. The vision of our founders is now being rejected by many of our leaders (as invalid for a new age). Even America's Constitution is rejected (as invalid) by many of our political leaders. What we need now is a review of our history and a recognition of our problems. America's values need reflection and then a new vision needs to emerge for our life in the NOW!
What are the key changes that are needed going forward. The real answer is exemplified in the mustard seed concept. The parable of the mustard seed is what America needs to reflect upon as we move forward into 2025 and after. Our EMPIRE is essentially over and a new model for the planet is needed. This model needs to be based on a SOLID foundation. The Kingdom of our Creator needs to enter into our discussion going forward. Anything less will prove futile!
The 6,000 year period of man's rule is soon over. Did America evolve into the vision which our founders presented to us? Biden claims he wants more Democracy for America and the world. Is this what we need? Trump wants to revert to MAGA...which for me is OVER. The idea of reconstructing a past vision is not workable IMO. The past is over and we all live in the PRESENT (the NOW). What is a vision for the NOW? My sense is that the mustard seed parable presents the truth on this issue. The TREE of the prior planting (way back in 29 - 33 A.D.) needs to flourish in the NOW.
The mustard seed was planted in 29 - 33 A.D. and it has flourished to a degree. But America will let down our founders (and our Messiah) if they don't continue the mustard seed vision to its culmination. The entire planet needs to experience this mustard seed evolution. The Kingdom of God (as originally presented by Messiah Yeshua) needs to continue until it arrives in REAL time (the NOW). The God of Yeshua (also called the God of Israel) needs to rule this planet/universe. That, to me, is the vision of the MUSTARD SEED! What do you think?
I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.
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