TREASURED RELATIONSHIP
Matthew 13:44: “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.”
“What’s your most treasured possession?” twelve-year-old Cassie asked her little cousin, ten-year-old Shakira. This gorgeous last school day before Christmas break found K-6 grade kids playing happily on the playground. Their carefree laughter sang out heartily and nonstop.
“Oh no, another riddle!” Shakira said, “Hang on, Cassie.” Shakira thought and considered her response while skipping through the hopscotch that was painted on the ground. When done, Shakira straightened up and declared, “Okay, my most treasured possession is knowing Jesus!”
“Good answer, Shak!” Cassie nodded her head and clapped her hands together.
Jesus’ parable in the opening Scripture may puzzle many who don’t claim Him as Savior and LORD. But those who do affirm that--the privilege of coming boldly to God’s throne and requesting whatever we want—is priceless.
Check out the lesson linked below to learn how this unique privilege is guaranteed.
After people accept Christ as Savior, we’re welcomed to pile onto the Father’s lap.
Papa isn’t Santa. He’s not a genie, either. God our Father is our creator! Whoever He leads to Jesus is already chosen to be adopted as His child. Jesus as redeemer is the ONLY one whose excellent virtues our heavenly Father accepts.
Jesus’ obedience of suffering and death on a cross purchased for people forgiveness of sins.
The Father applies Jesus’ qualities of righteousness and holiness to His kids because of love (Romans 6:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21).
Papa loved us first so that we can love Him back—AND love others (1 John 4:19).
To what Jesus referred in the opening parable that’s so valuable: is a living relationship with our Father. Only this relationship carries forgiveness of sins, clean consciences, clear guidance to happy lives, and the promise of eternal lives in heaven with Him. What would you sacrifice in order to nourish this relationship?
I dare you to compare possessing this relationship with God to any other.
Take Home Nugget
However, this treasure isn’t meant to be a secret. Believers-in-Christ are never to hide our possession! No digging a hole and burying our relationship in the ground! Supernatural grace provided through Jesus Christ blasts declarations of whose we are as we live our lives.
This “Good News” Gospel is meant to be shared.
Thank You Father, for this awesome privilege to come boldly and sit on Your lap. Thank You Jesus, for making our relationship with Papa possible and for the privilege of praying whatever we want in Your name! Amen.
J.D. Griffith
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