"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field"
Matthew 13:44 NKJV
There was a man called William Randolph Hearst, who was a great publisher. Reading about a painting, he became greatly interested. He became desperate to own this painting so, he sent people all over the place to try and locate it but alas, they couldn't find it anywhere. A year later, one of Hearst's employees came to him very excited telling him that the painting had been found. Hearst, excited himself, asked where it had been found. His employee told him, 'It was in your basement. You owned it all the time.' Mr Hearst had never read the ledger that had a record of everything he owned. He had not understood the wealth that he already possessed. Data sourced from a Tony Evans illustration
Many believers live their lives never realising all of the blessing that is available to them in Jesus. Paul tells us in Ephesians 3:20-21:
'Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen'
Rather like William Randolph Hearst, many of us can't comprehend what Jesus has for us, each and every day. The blessings are within us but, sadly we don't reach out and accept them. Note Paul said, 'according to the power that works within us'. Like the painting that was already in Hearst's possession, the kingdom of heaven is within us and, all we have to do is accept it. How do we do this? By living our life totally sold out to God. This means living in such a way that, whatever comes our way, we know that Jesus is in control and that He so much wants to bless our every day. It also means, putting others first when you don't really feel like it and praying for those that you don't really like. These are sacrifices and when we make sacrifices to God, He responds. We don't have to light fires to sacrifice to God any longer; but living for Him and doing things that you would rather not do for people. It is then, Jesus who lights the fire - the fire of blessing for us.
Therefore, realise today what you have within you, there is no need to go looking anywhere else for blessing, it is right inside of you. You are rich, you are healthy, you are blessed and you are loved. What more do you need?
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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