Matthew 13:31-33 "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened."
Jesus taught the multitude using many parables. This was prophesied of Him in Psalm 78:2. He used parables from their daily existence to teach them about the (to them) ancient truths of God. In these parables, He taught the people concerning the kingdom of heaven. The word translated here as “heaven” carried the idea of elevation and (according to Strong’s) specifically the Gospel.
Although it is in the world, the kingdom of heaven is not of this world. It is elevated by the very presence of God the Father, God the Word (Son), and God the Holy Ghost. These three are One (1 John 5:7) and are seen in the life of Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:9). If we do not glean anything else from these parables, we should at least see that the kingdom of heaven touches our lives in many ways.
Our carnal nature would tell us that the kingdom of heaven is small and insignificant. It is like a grain of mustard seed, which is about the size of a pinhead. However, when a man (Jesus) sows this tiny seed in His field something miraculous happens. It grows up into a tree and provides a lodging place for the birds of the air.
The kingdom of heaven is hidden in the hearts of God’s people. Just as leaven does in dough, the effects are soon noticeable even though the leaven itself is not. When the leaven of God’s grace is put in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, there will soon be noticeable effects. Our desires change, our actions change, and our conversation changes. The kingdom which God puts in us soon affects our whole life.
Dear ones, the kingdom of heaven is above (more valuable than) the things of the world. It grows in our life until we can give God the glory for all that we have and all that we hope. It makes an obvious impact on us that others can see. Let us desire that what others see in us will cause them to glorify our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16).