“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.
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it."
Matthew 13:44-45
What can compare to the incomparable riches of what our Bridegroom/Master and the kingdom life promises us? The answer- nothing... No thing, no one...nothing.
Like the treasure in the field in this parable of Jesus, where people walked past it, over it, on it, never realizing that which was within their grasp, consumed by other concerns and interests- if only they could see and hear the Kol Dodi- the voice of the Beloved. Selling "all we have", walking away from what the world perceives as valuable, may seem crazy, foolish...Paul said "if I am out of my mind it is for God's sake". But it is the best deal we could ever make!
Nothing I desire or have owned or experience can compare with the majesty, holiness, awesomeness, glory, lovingkindness of my Father and His house, where I will spend eternity. For me, to live is Christ, to die is gain. I desire to decrease, so He can increase.
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it."
Matthew 13:44-45
What can compare to the incomparable riches of what our Bridegroom/Master and the kingdom life promises us? The answer- nothing... No thing, no one...nothing.
Like the treasure in the field in this parable of Jesus, where people walked past it, over it, on it, never realizing that which was within their grasp, consumed by other concerns and interests- if only they could see and hear the Kol Dodi- the voice of the Beloved. Selling "all we have", walking away from what the world perceives as valuable, may seem crazy, foolish...Paul said "if I am out of my mind it is for God's sake". But it is the best deal we could ever make!
Nothing I desire or have owned or experience can compare with the majesty, holiness, awesomeness, glory, lovingkindness of my Father and His house, where I will spend eternity. For me, to live is Christ, to die is gain. I desire to decrease, so He can increase.
When one finds the treasure (Jesus), there is nothing else that has significance in this world, while considering eternity.
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