The Kingdom of Heaven

The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea, and gathering fish of every kind; and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away. Matthew 13:44-48 

Jesus spoke to His disciples and followers about the Kingdom of Heaven in several parables. Here He refers to the treasure or the pearl of great worth and the fish that are going—or not going—to heaven. Heaven is a treasure worth seeking. The disciples asked Him about the kingdom. At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:1-4. Kids can be so bold and honest. My 5 year old grandson, Isaac, and 2 year old granddaughter, Lydia, were at the neighborhood park nearby, climbing on the play equipment.  Another little girl a couple of years older than Isaac was playing there too. Isaac said to her, “My name is Isaac, and this is my sister, Lydia. Do you believe in God?” She answered him, “We don’t go to church?” So Isaac says, “Well, why don’t you.” She ran off. Now that is bold. The seed is planted that other kids do go to church and do believe in God. He’s that kid that Jesus was talking about. How about you?   

RSVP: Jesus has described the Kingdom of Heaven. Did you hear Him? How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Jesus, the disciples wanted to know who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Isn’t that You? You are awesome and the treasure of Heaven worth seeking. Thank you for the Your revelation and insights into God’s Kingdom.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.