In Matthew 13:24, Jesus begins the first of a number of short parables about the kingdom of heaven. Reading these challenged me to consider what I am doing with my life. I can be producing fruit for God and be the wheat that he wants me to be, or I can be a worthless tare, living for my own selfish pleasure. I can sow to the devil and reap eternal punishment, or I can sow for God and reap everlasting life. I can be a part of an unseen, yet all-powerful kingdom: the kingdom of God. I can sell my entire life out for God and get in return that priceless pearl, or I can serve Satan and he will take my entire life and ruin it. Where will I be in that great judgment day when all the fish are taken from the net and sorted. Will my life be found worthy of God's approval?
Lord, help me to remember the importance of serving You through my entire life. Give me strength to serve You unconditionally. Help me not to be distracted by the cares of this world. Help me remember the eternal reward we will receive for a life of service to You. Help me not to lose sight of that. I pray that You would give me the strength to remain faithful to You until You call me home to heaven.
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