Matthew 13:44-46
44″The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45″Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Related Text:
Matthew 13
Psalm 45:6
Mark 1:1-15
Mark 4:30-32
Luke 13:18-19
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So What’s It To You?
How much do you value the Kingdom of Heaven? If entrance into eternal life in heaven is through salvation and salvation is through Jesus Christ, then I would also ask this question. How much do you value Jesus and His atoning sacrifice? Do you value it enough that your life is changed? Do you value it enough to be obedient to God? Would you give up everything you had to gain Christ?
It’s a question that we need to address each day. As temptations fly in our face, as sadness and corruption creep up on us, as the possibility of living our lives just going through the motions is waiting right around the corner, we must address the question of how important is Jesus to me. Do I seek His love, wisdom, strength, joy, or humility? Am I able to persevere through the most unbelievably rough times because God’s love and joy abound within me? Do I rejoice and praise God no matter the circumstances of my life?
Is my relationship with God through Jesus just a surface level thing? Is it just going through the motions? Or is it genuine and deep? Have you set the foundation of your life on Jesus Christ, living daily to serve Him?
These are question we must address for ourselves. We cannot rely on someone else to make sure our lives are followers of Jesus are genuine.
