Are You Living in the Kingdom?

Have you ever thought, "There has to be more to life than this?"

Living in the Kingdom of God as it relates to having spiritual ears and eyes to see is an important aspect of our Christian life. Jesus often spoke about the kingdom of God in His parables, and by understanding what He meant, we can gain insight into how to live in the kingdom now.

What is the Kingdom of God?

The Kingdom of God refers to the reign of God in the hearts and lives of His people. It is not a physical place, but a spiritual reality that exists within us. Jesus often spoke about the kingdom of God in His parables, using examples from everyday life to teach His followers about its spiritual nature.

In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9), Jesus uses the metaphor of a sower planting seeds to describe the different responses people have to the message of the kingdom. Some hear the message but do not understand it, while others receive it with joy but later fall away. Still, others hear the message, understand it, and produce a harvest.

This parable highlights the importance of having spiritual ears to hear and understand the message of the kingdom. Just as a plant needs fertile soil to grow, the message of the kingdom needs a receptive heart to take root and bear fruit.

In the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32), Jesus uses the metaphor of a tiny mustard seed that grows into a large tree to describe the growth of the kingdom. Even though the seed is small, it has the potential to grow into something significant.

This parable teaches us that the kingdom of God may seem insignificant or even invisible at first, but it has the potential to grow and expand in ways we cannot imagine.

Having Spiritual Ears to Hear