MY FRIENDS, SALVATION, HOW HARD CAN IT BE, AND IS IT WORTH IT?

Nov. 2, 2014

MY FRIENDS, SALVATION, HOW HARD CAN IT BE, AND IS IT WORTH IT?

“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. Matthew 13:45-46:

My friends, the kingdom of God must become real to everyone who seeks God’s Salvation more then anything the god of this world and the forces of evil has to offer. His kingdom is priceless, and it far exceeds anything we could ever imagine.

A place our God has prepared for the faithful who will endure till the end, and “who’s robes have been washed with the blood of Jesus Christ.” Paul tells us “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”1 Cor.2:9 (NKJV)

For those who love Him, are His faithful elect, who love like the one who gave His only Begotten Son, and a Son who died for all, that selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love. That is why Christ tells us “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Matt 16:26 (ESV)

Oh what love to give it all for the Master but remember Christ is our example who we must all aspire to be like, for there is no greater love “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die.

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:7-8 (NKJV) So what is your Salvation worth to you what do you seek on this earth that compares to “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard”

But our attitude must be as that of the merchantman, willing to give all he owned for what seems priceless. To Him a pearl, to us our Salvation. Remember he sold everything, because He knew that the treasure he had found, far exceeded the value of anything he ever had, or will ever have, even His family.

“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” Matt 10:37 (NIV)

“We are to give ourselves to Christ, to live a life of willing obedience to all His requirements. Abandon the idea that temporal or spiritual advantages will win for you salvation. God calls for your willing obedience. He asks you to give up your sins. “To him that over cometh,” Christ declares, “will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne.” Rev. 3:21(KJV) ( E, G, White Christ Object Lessons)

In the end There will be many who are forever seeking that precious pearl, but they will never entirely surrender it all to the Master. Somehow they will always find ways to stay faithful to the things of this world. They will never allow self to completely die, so that Christ can take full control.

Therefore they never find out the true value of life eternal. They will never fully conquer ungodly ambition and their love for what the world has offers. never willing to take up their cross and follow Christ to Calvary.

The threshold of the promise land is as far as they want to go because to cross over will take faith, sacrifice, and endurance. But if we seek to be Heirs to Gods kingdom we must maintain a passion to claim our new found treasure.

John tells us in Revelation 21:7 (NKJV) “The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son [and daughter] And when we fully understand the value of what we have as heirs to the kingdom of God, We must never keep it hidden “but let it shine”!!

As we spread the good news and tell everyone I have found a treasure that no man can place a value on and his name is Jesus Christ For “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 (NIV)

So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY