Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” (Matthew:13:31&32)
The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, but it isn't useful until we take it and plant it in our field. What does the kingdom of heaven mean? Every area that is under the dominion of the Lord, where the Lord's will is being done refers to His kingdom. The Bible says in Romans:14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit". Also we read in I Corinthians:4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." We can have all these things concerning the kingdom of GOD in our lives, yet it won't be of no use, if we don't start to display it for the people to take note of.
As Jesus says in the parable, we need to plant it or in other words we need to demonstrate the kingdom. Where? He says the seed should be planted in our field, which is our home, workplace, neighborhood and every where we go. He also says it is the smallest of all seeds. Your smallest act of demonstrating the kingdom can produce a whirlwind effect in the lives of those around you. A simple act of the kingdom of heaven like being kind to someone, helping someone in need, praying for someone's healing can yield great results. When we demonstrate the kingdom in its fullness like Jesus did - "how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him." (Acts:10:38), it will grow in stature and it can't be contained. The parable ends citing that the birds will come and perch in its branches. The birds here refer to the nations of the world. Nations and kings will come to you if you go on demonstrating and establishing the kingdom of heaven in your life. "Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn." (Isaiah:60:3)
Blessings!
The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, but it isn't useful until we take it and plant it in our field. What does the kingdom of heaven mean? Every area that is under the dominion of the Lord, where the Lord's will is being done refers to His kingdom. The Bible says in Romans:14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit". Also we read in I Corinthians:4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." We can have all these things concerning the kingdom of GOD in our lives, yet it won't be of no use, if we don't start to display it for the people to take note of.
As Jesus says in the parable, we need to plant it or in other words we need to demonstrate the kingdom. Where? He says the seed should be planted in our field, which is our home, workplace, neighborhood and every where we go. He also says it is the smallest of all seeds. Your smallest act of demonstrating the kingdom can produce a whirlwind effect in the lives of those around you. A simple act of the kingdom of heaven like being kind to someone, helping someone in need, praying for someone's healing can yield great results. When we demonstrate the kingdom in its fullness like Jesus did - "how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him." (Acts:10:38), it will grow in stature and it can't be contained. The parable ends citing that the birds will come and perch in its branches. The birds here refer to the nations of the world. Nations and kings will come to you if you go on demonstrating and establishing the kingdom of heaven in your life. "Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn." (Isaiah:60:3)
Blessings!
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