Mark 4: 30-31 tells us that Jesus said, "With what can we compare the Kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade." Here he compares us to the mustard seed, that while starting off small and undeveloped, we have the potential to become the fullest as we are fulfilled in our growth experience in God's Kingdom.
My personal experience in understanding God's Eternal Kingdom came out of chaos. The events surrounding my brain tumor removal in 1993, which included the prayers of my Christian Community and my own prayer brought about a revelation to me from God through His Spirit. He gave me a glimpse into His Kingdom as His Spirit, our Holy Comforter, brought me a peace in which I was not concerned about living or dying, but joyful in the knowledge of His Eternal Kingdom. This was for me a blessing that confirmed His Word, the Gospel, that I may have sometimes doubted or questioned. A greater sensitivity for my need to seek God's Will in my life and in the World came upon me. My listening skills began to improve greatly concerning Him.
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