We must not neglect our great salvation. No matter how our enemy the devil tries to corrupt our souls, none of us should foolishly throw away the most precious treasure that we have bought by investing everything we have, as Esau did.
Esau didn't realize how precious the birthright blessing was. So, when the person who knew its value asked him for it, he thoughtlessly surrendered it to him. Later, Esau realized its value and regretted bitterly what he had done, but the blessing given to Jacob was irretrievable (Gen 25:29-34; 27:1-40; Heb 12:16-17).
How can we sell our birthright for something so trivial-for a bowl of stew to satisfy our temporary physical hunger? Who can endure the thought of losing the right to enter the beautiful and glorious kingdom of God?
The value of salvation given to us is so great and precious that it can't be replaced with anything else in the world. That's why the person who finds the treasure puts his time and efforts into obtaining it. So the Bible says that the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it (Matt 11:12).
In order to enter the kingdom of God, we should always pay attention to God's word and carry out His will.
Matt 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."
There are many wills of God recorded in the Bible. It is God's will that we should keep His commandments, laws and decrees. It is also God's will for us to have a disposition and faith worthy of God's people. Above all, there is an important teaching from God, which we should practice in order to enter the glorious kingdom of God.
1 Thess 5:15-18 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
In the parable, the man who found the treasure hidden in the field was filled with joy. If anyone has found the kingdom of heaven and bought it by investing his entire youth and life, he is the person who has gained the greatest joy.
God's children are to live in joy every day because they have received the promise of the heavenly inheritance. Since the kingdom of God is ours, we should always be joyful; God has freely given us His kingdom, so we ought to give thanks in all circumstances and hope for heaven. We are going to the kingdom of heaven. Nevertheless, if we do not feel joyful or thankful, we are not worthy of going to the kingdom of God.
If a man has regularly deposited money into a savings account for a long time and he is expected to receive a large amount of money after one month, his heart will start to beat in anticipation. The kingdom of God cannot be compared to anything like that. This precious heavenly kingdom draws nearer day by day. How can we not be joyful and thankful?
We, people of Zion, need to cultivate our faith beautifully, so that we will be able to receive God's blessings abundantly and meet God in glory when He comes. As an insurance or deposit has its due date, it takes us some time to receive the promised blessing. If we look forward to the day and wait, it will surely be given to us.
The day will be a day of fear to those who have invested nothing for the kingdom of heaven. It depends on us whether we will make the day a day of fear or a day of delight and anticipation. In obedience to the will of Father and Mother, we shall diligently find our lost brothers and sisters, pray continually and study God's word earnestly, so that we will be able to meet God with joy no matter when He comes.
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