How do we know God is working in small things?

The parables of the mustard seed and leaven reveal God's powerful work through small, seemingly insignificant beginnings. These illustrations remind us that while the mustard seed is tiny, it ultimately grows into a great tree, and leaven, though small in quantity, affects the entire batch of dough. This reflects the sovereignty of God in using ordinary situations and individuals to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. Throughout Scripture, we see God choosing the weak and despised things of the world to confound the strong, reminding us that His plans often manifest in ways that defy human expectations (1 Corinthians 1:27-29). Thus, the presence and work of God may be evident even when they seem diminished or hidden.