Jesus said to his disciples:
“The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,
which a person finds and hides again,
and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” MT 13:44-46
Why is heaven worth giving up everything for? What does heaven have to offer me? Why do people seek heaven? Jesus says heaven is worth giving up everything for. Why? If this is our ultimate goal, why do we know so little about it. Maybe God wants us to trust Him and have faith in Him. Peter Kreeft says, “Heaven’s joy is so great that the worst life on earth looks nothing more than a cough due cold.” Most importantly it is where God dwells. Their is no pain and suffering. Our wills are perfectly in tune with the One who created us and this makes us perfectly full of joy. The music is so good we would faint if we heard it on earth. God is so almighty we would disintegrate if we say Him on earth. Most importantly, we no longer are fighting our inner battles, we are just at peace eternally. Our relationships are no longer a struggle but full of joy. We do not have to work for food, shelter, or clothing. We know everyone and everything perfectly and the mysteries of God are revealed to us. All challenges are met, all who we miss we will get to be with, all that we desire and search for each day is fulfilled (if we have learned to do God’s will and not our own). Why would Jesus say heaven is like a great pearl or finding a buried treasure if it is not. He cannot lie. We must remember where we come from and where we are going, then leave each moment for God. We can have His peace here too.
Today’s challenge: Find a book about heaven and read it. Peter Kreeft has two. Set your sights on heaven and ask Jesus to help you get there. It is worth selling all that you have!
Be a servant, become a saint!
#Christian YOLO
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