How Much Is Jesus Worth to You?
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field” (Matt. 13:44).
Few things are as effective in enticing us to open our wallets as store bargains or special sales. When we hear about incredible deals or “once-in-a-lifetime” clearances, it is hard to pass up the opportunity to buy (I know that all-too-well).
It goes without saying that we should feel far more enticed by God’s offer of eternal life. When we understand the priceless value of salvation, when we get a glimpse of the unfathomable riches of God’s grace, how can we not take advantage of this genuine opportunity of a lifetime.
God makes no high-pressured sales pitch. He includes no hidden charges in the fine print. He offers eternal life to all who will accept His Son in obedient faith. There is nothing we can do to deserve it. There is nothing we can do to purchase it. Jesus paid the price with His own blood – Rom. 5:8-9. We accept God’s gift by faith by obeying the gospel, and manifest our appreciation through a life of faithful service (Eph. 2:8-9).
How much does eternal life mean to you? Does it overwhelmingly outweigh the pleasures the devil offers you in this life? Do you love Jesus more than anything or anyone else in the world? Jesus once asked, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matt. 16:26).
Just how much is Jesus worth to you?
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field” (Matt. 13:44).
Few things are as effective in enticing us to open our wallets as store bargains or special sales. When we hear about incredible deals or “once-in-a-lifetime” clearances, it is hard to pass up the opportunity to buy (I know that all-too-well).
It goes without saying that we should feel far more enticed by God’s offer of eternal life. When we understand the priceless value of salvation, when we get a glimpse of the unfathomable riches of God’s grace, how can we not take advantage of this genuine opportunity of a lifetime.
God makes no high-pressured sales pitch. He includes no hidden charges in the fine print. He offers eternal life to all who will accept His Son in obedient faith. There is nothing we can do to deserve it. There is nothing we can do to purchase it. Jesus paid the price with His own blood – Rom. 5:8-9. We accept God’s gift by faith by obeying the gospel, and manifest our appreciation through a life of faithful service (Eph. 2:8-9).
How much does eternal life mean to you? Does it overwhelmingly outweigh the pleasures the devil offers you in this life? Do you love Jesus more than anything or anyone else in the world? Jesus once asked, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matt. 16:26).
Just how much is Jesus worth to you?
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
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