Episode 189: Matthew 19-21

Today's meditation is based on Matthew Chapters 19-21

The Kingdom of Heaven is composed of beloved ones like little children. I cannot enter the kingdom realm of heaven unless I become like a child. Oh to have childlike faith, knowing that all of my needs will be met abundantly by Father God. I could sell my possessions and give the money to the poor, knowing that I will have treasure in heaven that far outweighs any treasure this world can offer. 

It is difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom Realm. You cannot get there by trusting in earthly riches. It would be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle. Humanly speaking, it is impossible, because I cannot save myself. But what seems impossible to me is never impossible to God. With him, all things are possible.

There is an age of restoration coming. When this world is made new, and Jesus sits upon his glorious throne. As a faithful follower, I will rule and reign with him. And anything I gave up in this earthly life to follow him -- houses, family, property -- I will be repaid a hundred times over and will inherit eternal life. But those who push themselves to be first will find themselves last. I do not strive to be the greatest in this life. I know that even if I may seem unimportant now, God recognizes my true value. I was so valuable in his sight, that he sent Jesus to die in my place so that I could live forever with him.

God is more than generous. His mercy is beyond compare. To him, we are all equal. Whether I have followed Christ my entire life, or made him Lord moments before leaving this life, the reward is the same -- eternal life with him. In God's system, the last will be first and the first will be last. And he has made an open invitation for everyone, but few choose to accept it. 

While the rulers in this world lord it over their people, ruling oppressively like tyrants over those under them, this is not our calling. In God's system, it's completely different. The greatest will live as one who is called to serve others, because the greatest honor and authority is reserved for such as these. So all the work that I do, I will do with the heart of a servant. For even Jesus came not to be served, but to serve others -- even giving his very life as a ransom for mine. 

He could have ridden into Jerusalem on a horse with power and a host of heavenly angels. Instead, he came humbly, riding on a donkey. 

Praise God, for such a wonderful king! Blessed be Jesus who came in the name of God to save me. 

Even children and infants praise his name.

Jesus is the cornerstone that was rejected as flawed by the religious leaders. And the Kingdom Realm of God was taken away from them and given those who submit to him and follow him. Those who yield the fruit that faith produces. 

I will not doubt God's power, but will speak out of faith's fullness. I will speak to the mountains in my life and command them to move. And it will be done. Jesus has promised that everything I pray for with the fullness of faith, I will receive. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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