Prophecy
The Kingdom Series Part 1
Title: The Kingdom like a grain of mustard seed
by Prophet (Dr.) Bayo Olushola Omoyiola
Scriptural references:
He told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. Matthew 13:31-32
(Other references: Isaiah 9:7; Isaiah 2:2; Micah 4:1; John 12:24; Matthew 28: 19-20)
Sermon:
Today we start a series on the Kingdom. We kick start with part one titled, “The Kingdom like a grain of mustard seed”. In Matthew 13:31-32, our Lord Jesus Christ described the Kingdom to be like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and planted in his field. The parable shows the scalability of the Kingdom of God. Jesus said, "…. though it is the smallest of all seeds, when it grows, it becomes the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree that accommodates birds". Beloved, the Kingdom of GOD is ever growing and expanding. The body of Christ which is also a part of the Kingdom is also ever growing and increasing.
Prophet Isaiah prophesied about Christ and said - "Of the increase of his government and peace, there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this" (Isaiah 9:7). Beloved, that is what we are seeing in this end time. GOD is expanding his church. He is increasing his kingdom. Prophet Isaiah and Prophet Micah saw it and both of them said - And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it (Isaiah 2:2, Micah 4:1). They both received the same message in the Spirit and prophesied the same thing. It's a confirmation, a two edged sword. Glory be to God!!! Church, believe it or not, the prophecies are happening now. There has never been anything like it before. There is a great revival going on across the nations of the world. People are trooping into the house of the LORD like never before. Beloved, it is happening now. Open your eyes and see what is happening; and awake and be part of it. GOD is moving.
That seed-like kingdom that our Lord Jesus Christ planted has now grown so big. He yielded his body to the Jews and roman soldiers. They killed him and He was buried but on the third day He arose. Can I tell you something? Do want to hear it? This is it if you can receive it - That seed-like kingdom that was planted is the body of Christ and From the day Jesus arose, up till this day, the body of Christ has been expanding and increasing and people have been flowing into it. Jesus also used the term "grain of wheat" to explain this and the multiplication effect caused by his death in John 12:24. Glory! Hallelujah!!!!
Beloved, allow me end this sermon by reminding you of the great commission and to encourage you to be a part of it. The great commission can be found in Matthew 28:19-20.
It says - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.
As you volunteer and make yourself available, GOD will use you to expand his kingdom and to spread his kingdom influence in Jesus name (Amen). If you believe, shout, JESUS is LORD! Glory be to GOD!!
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