Episode 1104 - Jarvis Kingston Trust in God's justice when faced with evil and strive to live righteously knowing that the final judgment wi

Jarvis Kingston

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Matthew 13:44
Trust in God’s justice, for it is perfect and sure.
Today’s daily devotional is about Jesus' parables on the kingdom of heaven. He taught about the coexistence of good and evil, the unparalleled value of God's kingdom, and the final judgment where the righteous will be separated from the wicked. These parables reveal the profound truths of God's kingdom in simple, relatable stories.
STORY
Bible in a Year: Stories of the Kingdom
Scripture
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 13:44
Have you ever wondered what the kingdom of heaven is like?
Jesus used parables to paint vivid pictures of God’s kingdom, revealing its nature through simple yet profound stories. One such parable is about a farmer who sowed good seed in his field, only to have an enemy sow weeds among the wheat. When the plants sprouted, the weeds appeared too. Rather than immediately uproot the weeds, the farmer allowed both to grow together until the harvest, illustrating the coexistence of good and evil until the end times.
What does this parable teach us about the presence of evil in the world?
It reminds us that while evil exists, it is temporary and will ultimately be dealt with by God at the final judgment. We are called to live righteously, trusting in God’s ultimate justice.
How do you respond to the presence of evil around you, knowing God's justice will prevail?
Jesus also compared the kingdom of heaven to a treasure hidden in a field and a merchant searching for fine pearls. When the treasure and the pearl were found, they were deemed worth more than everything else the finders possessed. This highlights the incomparable value of God’s kingdom, worth any sacrifice to attain.
What sacrifices are you willing to make for the sake of God's kingdom?
Finally, Jesus likened the kingdom to a net that gathers all kinds of fish. When the net is full, the good fish are kept, and the bad are thrown away. This parable emphasizes the final judgment, where the righteous and wicked will be separated.
How does knowing about the final judgment influence your daily life and decisions?
Reflecting on these parables, we see that the kingdom of heaven is a place of great value, mixed with both good and evil until the end, and ultimately a realm where God’s justice prevails. These truths call us to live with a kingdom mindset, valuing God's reign above all else and trusting in His justice.
REFLECTION
Reflect on the values and priorities of your life. Are you living with a kingdom mindset, valuing God's reign above all else?
Trust in God's justice when faced with evil and strive to live righteously, knowing that the final judgment will bring separation of the righteous and the wicked.
Whatever you’re facing today, however deep the valley, hot the oven, or troubling the circumstances, God sees it, hears your sighs, and is acting in response to your prayers.
PRAYER
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”
MATTHEW 13:44
Dear God, help me to realize that I have an enemy, Satan. Help me to realize and recognize when he is planting seeds of dissension, division, and chaos in the fields of purpose in my life. As I acknowledge this truth I confess that I need Your word to help illuminate and decipher the weeds that satan has planted and the seeds that You’ve called me to deposit into the soil of my future. Like precious treasure, Your Word will I keep hidden in my heart because it is through these truths that the key to eternal life and an abundant life here on earth is realized. I am committed to protecting Your Kingdom, and nothing on this earth will make me compromise my character to give up the treasure I’ve found in You Jesus. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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