Read: Matthew 13:44-50
In 1867 on a farm in South Africa, 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs saw a stone glistening in the sun. The shining rock was eventually reported to a neighbor, who wanted to buy it from the family. Not knowing its value, Erasmus mother told the neighbor, You can keep the stone, if you want it.
Eventually, a mineralogist determined the stone to be a 21.25 carat diamond and worth a great sum. It became known as the Eureka Diamond. (The Greek word eureka means I found it!) Soon the fields near the Jacobs farm soared in value. Underneath the land was one of the richest diamond deposits ever discovered.
Jesus said that the value of being part of Gods kingdom is like treasure: 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 (Matt. 13:44).
When we put our faith in Christ, a spiritual eureka moment arrives. God gives us forgiveness in His Son. It is the greatest treasure that could ever be found. Now all of life can begin to center on the value of becoming a joyous member of His eternal kingdom. Its our joy to share that valuable discovery with others.
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Day by day we are to love the LORD, tell others about the Lord Jesus Christ, grow in wisdom gained through reading and obeying His commands knowing and observing the Holy Scriptures of the Holy Bible. Some say they have come to Salvation and yet change not. God is not mocked.
Prayer up! Thank thee LORD for Thy mercy, love, grace, compassion, goodness, Hope and eternal life with Thee, the everlasting Father. Amen.