Matthew 13:44-50
English Standard Version (ESV)
The rich and famous like exclusive getaways, and they don't want these to be tarnished by being open to everyone. Outside Magazine did a recent article about private beaches on rivers and how people are focused on keeping others out. We like privacy, and we worry about the rest of the world finding out our best-kept secrets.
Jesus wants us to know what the kingdom of heaven is like. It's not meant to be a big mystery -- there will always be elements of mystery to it, just because it's impossible for us to grasp heaven with feet firmly planted on earth, -- but Jesus wants us to know, wants us to taste heaven, wants us to hunger for it. The kingdom of heaven isn't some exclusive getaway only for the super-religious. the kingdom of heaven is open to all, an invite for all to come and enjoy God's grace and bask in his love. It's worth seeking with all you are, with your whole heart and your whole life -- we don't want to get so wrapped up in what we're doing that we miss the Kingdom!!
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