Desperate and Passionate for the Kingdom of Heaven

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Every period in history has been marked by people who set out in expectation of finding hidden treasures.  All of these treasure hunters have had the same goal.  They sought to become suddenly rich.  They also shared something else.  Their passion to become rich drove them to give up all that they had in order to pursue their treasure.

Like these treasure hunters of times gone by, we would do well to find a passion for seeking the treasure that is the kingdom of heaven.  We should be willing to give up all that we have in order to pursue this treasure of unmeasurable worth.  Our efforts to attain this treasure must be the most important thing in our lives.  We cannot be undecided or unsure about what we are seeking.  We will only find the kingdom of heaven if we are desperate and passionate to receive it.

When we recognize Jesus Christ as the Pearl of Great Price, all other things should become worthless to us.  As we recognize what Jesus Christ gave up for us, should we not be willing to give up everything for Him?  In truth, there is no valuable consideration that can be given up for Him.  It is our willingness to part with our sinful nature that provides all the honors, riches and profits of the kingdom of heaven.

Let us surrender all that we are and all that we have to Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Let us exchange all of the treasures of this world for the unmeasurable treasures of the kingdom of God.  May we let our passion for Jesus be the foundation of our lives.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the great treasure that You have set aside for us in heaven.  We exalt the name of Jesus Christ, the Pearl of Great Price, who has made it possible for us to live for all eternity in Your kingdom.  We pray that Your Holy Spirit will guide us to experience the fullness of Your kingdom here on earth.  May the blessings and the lessons that Your Holy Spirit brings to us for our joy and our enlightenment help us to find our passion for Jesus Christ.  May we live our lives entirely for the honor and glory of You, Father, Your Son and Your Holy Spirit.  We ask all these things in the name of the Treasure of all treasures, Jesus Christ.