"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field."
--Matthew 13:44 (NKJV)
From the daily Bible reading on January 20, 2013 of Psalm 18:11-20; Matthew 13:44-14:12; Genesis 37-38.
We spend a lot of money on things: new electronics, fancy cars, big houses. The rarer something is or the greater the demand for it, the more we are willing to pay to acquire it. If we came across the very best of some precious item that we think will satisfy all our desires, we'll pay any price for it.
Jesus is trying to tell us that the kingdom of heaven is something just like that, of so great a value we should be willing to give up everything and anything to possess it. We should desire it above all others, be willing to sell all we own just to get it. Jesus also told the young rich man to sell all he owned, give it to the poor, and follow Him, but he didn't; he couldn't force himself to. Too often we still place too great a value on our possessions and not enough on heaven and Jesus. Fortunately for us, Jesus already paid the price for this greatest of treasures. All we have to do is accept it by our belief. Amen.
Gracious Father, please help is to see the wonderful treasure You have laid at our feet. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for paying the price that we might have that treasure all for our own. It once was hidden, but now has been exposed to our eyes and our hearts by Your word, O God. Thank You for this great gift! In Jesus' glorious name we pray. Amen.
Jesus is trying to tell us that the kingdom of heaven is something just like that, of so great a value we should be willing to give up everything and anything to possess it. We should desire it above all others, be willing to sell all we own just to get it. Jesus also told the young rich man to sell all he owned, give it to the poor, and follow Him, but he didn't; he couldn't force himself to. Too often we still place too great a value on our possessions and not enough on heaven and Jesus. Fortunately for us, Jesus already paid the price for this greatest of treasures. All we have to do is accept it by our belief. Amen.
Gracious Father, please help is to see the wonderful treasure You have laid at our feet. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for paying the price that we might have that treasure all for our own. It once was hidden, but now has been exposed to our eyes and our hearts by Your word, O God. Thank You for this great gift! In Jesus' glorious name we pray. Amen.
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