Exodus 25-26, Matthew 13:30-58
Do you realize how important a relationship with Jesus is? Jesus tries to explain in parable after parable about what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. Even though Jesus shares how urgent it is to hear the Good News, His words were still turned down by some, including His own hometown. Welcoming Jesus into our hearts and lives today is an urgent message that needs to get to all!
The Israelites built a tabernacle so that God could "dwell among them". While going to church or walking into the tabernacle then doesn't bring you salvation, or make you a Christian, it is a way to intentionally bring our offerings to God in worship and recognition each week. Everyday should bring this, in fact. The difference between the time of Exodus and the time after Jesus' death is that we don't have to have a middle party to have God's presence. Moses had to approach God on behalf of the people, and up until Jesus' death, a priest played that role.
Jesus, once again, breaks the trend and the traditions of what was known. God walked among us through Jesus, and because of that, the Kingdom of Heaven was explained through His Words. The comparisons we read of here include the Kingdom of Heaven being like:
A mustard seed - the tiniest seed can spread rapidly
Yeast in bread - it permeates with little
Hidden Treasure/Pearl - Once you find it, it is all you need
Fishing - keep the good and weed out the bad - what the angels will do with the people on judgement day.
These may seem daunting, but Jesus makes it so possible for all to get there. Accepting and welcoming Him into our lives is more than a checklist - but it is making Him our lives and allowing our hearts to embrace His mission. Little is much in spreading God's Kingdom, and it is everything we could ever need. Make sure the motives of your heart are in check and fully embrace Him. He is all you need and will ever need. Welcome Him today and feel the power of His Kingdom.
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