Today we will look at another “trademark” of greatness in the kingdom of heaven, which is obedience to God’s words and commandments. In Matthew 5:19 the NLT says, “…But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” Obedience implies submission, submission not only to do those […]
Another treasure in God’s treasure field is that of faith. In Mark 11:22 Jesus said “Have faith in God”, or as the King James margin says “Have the faith of God.” Then Romans 12:3 states that “God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” God plants the “seed” of faith in each of […]
While treasure can be defined as gold, silver, jewels, riches, Etc. there are other treasures that are more valuable than these. They are the spiritual and eternal treasures freely given to us by God. In her poem this week Rose has in view the treasure of God’s grace. This grace according to the Greek of […]
The Bible speaks of treasure in numerous places. Two identical verses appear in Matthew 6:21 and Luke 12:34, both are the words of Jesus Himself saying, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” So real treasure is what we view with the highest value. The Greek word translated treasure that is […]
God’s word is like treasure to be sought after, indeed in Psalm 19:10 David found it “More to be desired…than much fine gold.” And the writer of Psalm 119 said “The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver” verse 72. In the book of Proverbs wisdom […]