You may have come across this verse in the Bible: “…the kingdom of God has come upon you.”(Matthew 12:28) But have you ever stopped to consider what Jesus truly meant when He spoke those words? Many people hear “Kingdom of God” and immediately think of Heaven – a glorious place we hope to reach after death. But this verse reveals something far deeper.
The Kingdom of God is not somewhere distant. It begins the moment God takes His rightful place in your heart and His will starts to guide your life. When your choices reflect His desires, your actions follow His ways, and His character becomes your example—that’s the Kingdom of God at work, transforming how we live, speak, and think.
In Matthew 13:33, Jesus used a simple example to explain the Kingdom of Heaven. He said: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.”
If you’ve ever baked bread, you will know how leaven or yeast works. You cannot see it doing its job, but give it time, and the entire dough changes. It rises, softens, and becomes something new.
That is what happens when the Kingdom of God enters a person’s life. At first, it may not seem like anything has changed but gradually something begins to rise within. Your heart, your mind, and your character start to reflect God’s nature. You begin to live differently, guided not by the values of the world, but by the standards of Heaven.
Those who belong to the Kingdom of God often stand out like a foreigner in a strange land. Their lifestyle sets them apart because their values are shaped by Someone Greater.
What began as an invisible transformation becomes visible. You become a living example of God’s nature on earth. In a way, the image of God, which humanity lost through sin (Genesis 1:26) is restored in you.
If you desire to be part of the Kingdom of Heaven, it does not begin with big actions but with fully surrendering yourself to the One who wants to guide you. When you let His Kingdom begin in your heart, you will see how it will overflow into every area of your life.
Want to go deeper into this topic? You are warmly invited to our School of Faith this Wednesday, as we learn more about the Kingdom of God.
Event: School of Faith
Day and time: Wednesday 25th June at 7:30pm (also at 7am, 10am and 3pm)
Location: Your local Universal Church
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