Word For 7/9/2022

 

Word For 7/9/2022

 

“On the same day JESUS went out of the house and sat by the sea…Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: ‘Behold, a sower went out to sow…’ And the disciples came and said to Him, ‘Why do You speak to them in parables?’ He answered and said to them, ‘Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of The Kingdom of Heaven, but to them it has not been given. For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.’…’Therefore hear the parable of the sower: When any one hears The Word of The Kingdom,…The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field;’…Another parable He put forth to them, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed,’…Another parable He spoke to them: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like leaven,’…’Again The Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field,’…’Again, The Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls,’…’Again, The Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind,’…JESUS said to them, ‘Have you understood these things?’ They said to Him, ‘Yes, LORD.’ Then He said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe (scholar) instructed concerning The Kingdom of Heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.’” Matthew 13:1-52

 

Verse 12 is not talking about worldly things and abundance – it is about the things of The Kingdom of GOD and abundance: not earthly treasure where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal – but Heavenly treasure which are righteousness, mercy, justice, healing, provision (Matthew 6:25-34), Gifts of The SPIRIT, Fruit of The SPIRIT, persecutions, trials, tests, temptations, and eternal life (Matthew 6:19-24).

 

We are not called to seek comfort and a good life, we are called to obey and serve. Our material position in the world is not the driving force of our service to GOD’s Kingdom in the earth, it is a tool to minister to people. JESUS left His Glory in Heaven to be a human and live as we do so that He could bring His Kingdom to the earth and deliver it to those who will serve Him (Philippians 2:5-11). Paul said he became all things to all men that he might save some (1 Corinthians 9:19-23).

 

Too many in the Western Church are looking for the good life and the rapture, when GOD is calling us to service, sacrifice and to endure.

Seek GOD First!

GOD Bless, Bob & Charlene