In Matthew, Chapter 13, Jesus illustrates the tremendous importance of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Illustration 1
Verse 22 is part of the Parable of the Farmer sowing Seeds.
"The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God's Word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced."
* I fight being a worry wart! God does not approve of worrying. As a matter of fact, our faith in God can be wrecked if we allow worry to be our god.
* So often many of us think if we could get a large sum of cash, we would be set for life. I think this speaks to the inward struggle of we being in control or allowing God to be in control.
We must desire God above all else, and we must obey Him. Lord, have mercy and help me!!
Illustration 2
Verse 44
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field."
* Let us be sold-out Christians to our Lord Jesus!
Illustration 3
Verse 31
"Here is another illustration Jesus used: The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches."
* First, don't ignore the small requests God makes of us. Big stuff can happen!
* Next, let us not look down on anyone! The people society deems as small, may be God's giants!
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