The Kingdom of Heaven

“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. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” [1]

Our Lord Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sins. By believing in Him, thanks to divine grace, we inherit eternal life. Heaven with its walls of jewels and gates of pearl, is a great treasure.

The new heaven and new earth will be unmarred by the curse of sin. The colors will be richer. The culture will be one of love, peace, and joy. There will be no more death, no more tears, no more weeds, and no more sweat on the brow as we work. Jesus told the thief who believed in Him and was about to die, “Today, you will be with me in paradise.” Our Creator, who lives there, is the greatest treasure.

“The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets but threw the bad away. This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ‘Have you understood all these things?’ Jesus asked.” [2]

Jesus is still asking you, “Have you understood all these things?” Do not allow the concerns of this life to take precedent over your relationship with our Lord Jesus.

“The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Love for our Lord Jesus, and dependance on His grace for salvation is the key to being a deemed by His angels as a treasure, a pearl, and a fish worth keeping.

[1] Matthew 13:44-46
[2] Matthew 13:47-51