THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS LIKE......

The Kingdom of Heaven is like:

• a land owner who hired workers in the vineyard
• a net that was let down to catch all kinds of fish
• yeast
• the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new and old treasures
• a mustard seed  ((the smallest of seeds, yet grows a large tree for the birds to rest and nest))
• a merchant looking for fine pearls
• a treasure hidden in the fields
• a king who prepared a banquet for His Son
• like a man who sowed good seed in his field ((there is a jealous enemy))
• a king who wanted to settle accounts  ((a forgiving king/ a stern king))
• a man going on a trip entrusting his servants with his possessions

In all these parables the Master entrusts the servants with some kind of task.  He is trusting his servant with all that belongs to Him.  Entrusting them to discern good from bad, hard work, good works, enjoyment of treasures and special feasts. Holding the servants accountable for their actions.

In the parable of the man who sown good seed, in GOOD soil- we find that there is an interruption/ a distraction.  This enemy makes more work- yet all in all, it works together for God’s good in the end.

Some of the servants were rebuked, some were called unworthy, some were lazy, and some were rewarded for being wise.  

Some were called and refused the King’s invitation, ignoring the King altogether, making excuses.  So, the King said to the servants, GO and LOOK for those in the streets and roads and gathered those they found, good and bad.  They had time to dress for the occasion, except one.  One who had the audacity not to bother to dress for the Son.  He was discovered first- and asked how he was able to “get in” with out wedding garments.  Reminds me of the one who climbed the gate to the sheep, instead of going through the gate.  Both were rejected by the Lord.

The main point of these parables is the revelation of obedience, of being watchful and ready, of being approved by the Lord our King, and God.  Not to fall into the subtleness of the enemies traps.  Not being distracted, or ignorant or disobedient to the Lord’s call. 

God wants His children to be with Him!  He will separate the sheeps from the goats.  He will separate the good fish from the bad.  He has called us to Him.  Have we listened?  He has opened up His invitation to us.  Sent His servants out, for a last call to feast with HIm.  

Have you heeded to His call?  Or, are you too busy for the Lord?

You see, in all of these parables, the Lord King God will settle His accounts.  If you disobey and purposely ignore His call, you will have a place with the bad fish, the servants who were called unworthy, and it will be a forever thing. Be wise and listen for the call!

To the obedient, we will have forever joy with our Father, the King, and our God.  His Son will be with us forever as we enjoy the treasures; new and old!  Feasting at His table!  Enjoying the precious things found that was hidden in our heart that only the Father knew where our treasures were hidden.

Scripture says, where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.  Is your heart with the Father, seeking Him and His Kingdom?  Is your heart following after all of God’s truths?

If so, we will see His precious Kingdom, we will see Him seated next to His Son.  We will enjoy all that He has created for us, in all time- His time.

All I can say is: open our eyes, our ears and hearts Lord, and let it be so.  Help us to be completely open to You- remove obstacles and distractions, and help us to hear You as You call out to us, in Jesus name I pray.  Amen Jesus.