February 1, 2024 HE SOLD ALL HE HAD
Matthew 13:44-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and from joy over it he goes and sells all he has, and buys that field. Again, the kingdom is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went as sold all he had, and bought it.”
Jesus often talked about the kingdom of heaven; He said the kingdom of heaven is ‘at hand.’ Jesus came, introducing and ushering in the kingdom of God on earth-and that is astounding! The kingdom of God invaded earth. Even though we lived in a fallen world, in a dark kingdom, we have been transferred to the kingdom of God if we have put our faith in Jesus as our Savior. The kingdom of this earth and the kingdom of God are far different; like light and darkness. As believers, the life we live should reflect the fact that we are living according to the kingdom that we have been transferred to-the kingdom of God. Living according to His kingdom is not a rule we must follow; living according to His kingdom is a result of knowing and understanding our new identity as sons and daughters of God. We have been made new creations; not refurbished. It is difficult to define the kingdom of God is one or two sentences; but we do know, and can recognize the fruits of living in the kingdom of God. For example; in God’s kingdom, there is love, patience, kindness, gentleness, peace, joy, hope, forgiveness, mercy, comfort, boldness, faith, compassion, a renewed mind, freedom, and the list goes on. You might think that I am delusional to think that we can live that way in the world in which we live-and I can understand why one may think that is the case. Yet-that is life in the kingdom of God-and it is for us. Remember, Jesus ushered in a NEW kingdom. Don’t misunderstand; to live in the kingdom of God does not mean a life free of trials and difficulties. It does mean that in the difficult times, we have the opportunity to respond in a kingdom of God way-and that is what it is all about. If we respond as the world responds, then obviously we are not operating in the kingdom of God-and the opportunity is lost to demonstrate His kingdom. Like the parable above, the kingdom of God is like a hidden treasure in the field-once we find it, we sell all and buy the field. This is saying that we place the ultimate high value on the kingdom of God-that we see it’s great value. When we find the treasure, everything else we have fades in value. The soul searching question is this; do we desire the kingdom of God above everything else in this life. The truth is, there is no real satisfying life outside the kingdom of God-and He has made it available to us.
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Blessings, Buddy
Matthew 13:44-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and from joy over it he goes and sells all he has, and buys that field. Again, the kingdom is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went as sold all he had, and bought it.”
Jesus often talked about the kingdom of heaven; He said the kingdom of heaven is ‘at hand.’ Jesus came, introducing and ushering in the kingdom of God on earth-and that is astounding! The kingdom of God invaded earth. Even though we lived in a fallen world, in a dark kingdom, we have been transferred to the kingdom of God if we have put our faith in Jesus as our Savior. The kingdom of this earth and the kingdom of God are far different; like light and darkness. As believers, the life we live should reflect the fact that we are living according to the kingdom that we have been transferred to-the kingdom of God. Living according to His kingdom is not a rule we must follow; living according to His kingdom is a result of knowing and understanding our new identity as sons and daughters of God. We have been made new creations; not refurbished. It is difficult to define the kingdom of God is one or two sentences; but we do know, and can recognize the fruits of living in the kingdom of God. For example; in God’s kingdom, there is love, patience, kindness, gentleness, peace, joy, hope, forgiveness, mercy, comfort, boldness, faith, compassion, a renewed mind, freedom, and the list goes on. You might think that I am delusional to think that we can live that way in the world in which we live-and I can understand why one may think that is the case. Yet-that is life in the kingdom of God-and it is for us. Remember, Jesus ushered in a NEW kingdom. Don’t misunderstand; to live in the kingdom of God does not mean a life free of trials and difficulties. It does mean that in the difficult times, we have the opportunity to respond in a kingdom of God way-and that is what it is all about. If we respond as the world responds, then obviously we are not operating in the kingdom of God-and the opportunity is lost to demonstrate His kingdom. Like the parable above, the kingdom of God is like a hidden treasure in the field-once we find it, we sell all and buy the field. This is saying that we place the ultimate high value on the kingdom of God-that we see it’s great value. When we find the treasure, everything else we have fades in value. The soul searching question is this; do we desire the kingdom of God above everything else in this life. The truth is, there is no real satisfying life outside the kingdom of God-and He has made it available to us.
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Blessings, Buddy
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