{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"New Year, Same Work | Kingdom Growth is Subtle","description":"In this week\u2019s message, Pastor Kit reminds us that the Kingdom of God often grows quietly and steadily before it becomes visible. Teaching from Mark 4:26\u201329, Jesus compares the Kingdom to a seed planted in the ground\u2014growing day and night, often unnoticed, yet always moving toward a harvest. Kingdom growth doesn\u2019t happen all at once. It unfolds in stages\u2014first the blade, then the head, then the full grain. While we may not always see what God is doing, we can trust that His Word is powerful and effective. Our responsibility is to plant the seed, nurture healthy soil in our hearts, and remove anything that competes with God\u2019s work. We were also reminded that the Kingdom brings the blessings of Jesus, the presence of Jesus, and the rule and reign of Jesus. True growth comes when we don\u2019t just desire His blessings, but willingly submit to His rule\u2014trusting that His ways lead to life. As we begin a new year, the challenge is simple but intentional: What are we planting? If we sow God\u2019s Word faithfully\u2014in our own lives and in the lives of others\u2014we can be confident that God will bring growth in His time. ","author_name":"Sunday Message from Southport Fellowship Church","author_url":"https:\/\/southportfc.org\/","html":"