The Kingdom of God

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like yeast hidden in flour until it worked its way all through the dough (Mt 13:33).  When God speaks to us, we hide his word in our hearts so that it will grow there. Just as yeast raises bread dough, so the word of God grows in our hearts to produce the Kingdom of God.

In the parable of the seed Jesus confirms that His word is hidden in our hearts. "But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop." (Lk 8:15).

We may not understand what the Lord speaks to our hearts, but there is life in the Word of God. Jesus likens the Kingdom of God to a seed that matures into a kernel of grain (Mk 4:26-29). If we keep the word God has given us and do not discard it because of doubt, it will produce its own life, grow, and nourish us.  As the word of God matures, it converts our thinking and we yield a crop of dwelling in God's Kingdom-thoughts.

Each of the parables in this lesson has a common element; the passage of time.  Yeast will enlarge the dough, and seeds will produce a crop over time.  Today, be encouraged to hold onto the word of God. It is Life inside of you, working the Kingdom of God in your heart and mind.  Amen.