Matthew 13:52 “Then He said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a house holder who brings out his treasured things new and old.”
Dear God,
Thank You for this new day of promise, with bright light, colours and bird song, a time of peace to read Your word and to pray. Please lift the heavy lethargy that is mine and fill me with Your joy and a sense of wellbeing. Also fill me with the Holy Spirit, Who gives true wisdom, love and power, along with the most suitable words for me to use as I interact with others. I know that You have heard my prayer, and I give thanks, as I do for the portions of scripture I have read today, especially for the words of Jesus, in Matthew 13, which talk about the kingdom of God.
It is good news to realize that the work of the Holy Spirit upon our hearts has a powerful action, like that of yeast. It is apparent that we should not underestimate the power of You, God working through Your written word, which we are told, will bring life to all who receive them. The scriptures also reveal the design of Satan to undermine and destroy all You have done and offer to us. The history recorded in Your word, does not hide the fact that Satan is totally evil and does not want anyone to be saved unto eternal life and for every one of us, works against Your purpose for them to attain salvation. Thank You for revealing so much of Your controversy with Satan, which is not only historic, by ongoing.
At the end of the world, You will send angels, to take out of the mix of people; all those who do not love You, from among the ones who have chosen to grow to be more like You. Jesus tells us that like weeds in a garden the unrighteous will be rooted out and destroyed. This is the work of initiated by You and not for any human to undertake. “The righteous then will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He, who has ears, let him hear.” In verse 43 Jesus then goes on to tell his listeners, for those who desire to be in heaven, they will need to seek Him with purpose, as they would for treasure. Even if this means, that all else is put aside, so the treasure can be acquired; and gave the example of someone who sold all his possessions so he could find the treasure by buying the property it was buried in.
Dear God, I ask that by Your Spirit I will continue to seek for Your kingdom; putting earthly treasures aside and then with single purpose go and seek You and then receive Your treasure.
Amen