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The Kingdom of Heaven is like........(#3) 'Christianity and Real Estate'

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Here is the next of "The Kingdom of Heaven is like" series.....

This installment on what the Kingdom of Heaven is like is from Matthew 13:31-32.

He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that THE BIRDS OF THE AIR come and NEST IN ITS BRANCHES."

 Sometimes learning about Gods kingdom can make you like this, hehehehe!

This is such a symbolically filled verse that it boggles my mind (see the picture on the right).

First is the seed itself....a mustard seed...

  • It is a TANGY ingredient in foods....it adds TASTE to everything it is put with. Now WHO wants a BLAND tasteless life out there...NOT ME!!
  • Initially it is THEE smallest seed compared to other seeds....... IT IS UNNOTICED when it is first introduced into a situation or a persons life... you would have TO LOOK FOR IT to find it.
  • When it is fully grown (able to give seeds of its own and reproduce) it is the LARGEST tree out there compared to ALL others.

 

 

The next part of this parable is an interpretation of what
the phrase "BIRDS OF THE AIR" means.

  • Some say this points to ANGELS, unseen ministers who do Gods bidding, or fellow Christians who are refreshed by our fellowship and mutual ministry. If you think about this, it makes sense... how many times have YOU been encouraged by a consistent Christian witness and gotten to know the person who is behind everything God is doing --- literally, you are resting in the SHADE of Gods grace in this persons life.
  • BIRDS MAKE NESTS....... they bring up young, and support the environment around them. When you are a SHADE to others, you help them build thier lives on the Kingdom of God...... literally as long as YOU are being a good Christian witness and are continually growing in grace and the knowledge of God, you are a HELP to others who need to find shade out there in the world.

 

Everyone needs a helping hand... will YOU find someone?

Have You been a SHADE to those who need to find the Lord?

Or have you just said,"Be well, I will be praying for you..."
and actually done NOTHING to advance Gods kingdom.....?

Have you befriended people you see need the Lord...?

Have you WALKED with them through the things they are
going through in life to help them see Gods love?

Have you spoke to them about the word of God and how
all the best efforts they have will NOT get them into Heaven?

Have you told them about Jesus' sacrifice... taking GODS JUST
PUNISHMENT FOR OUR SINS....and offering us a pardon
from God?

 

 

Here are some other questions to ponder if you are a Christian reading this post......

  • How many sincere Christians are YOU REALLY FRIENDS with?
  • Do you do bible studies together?
  • Do you pray for each other?
  • Do you hold each other accountable to biblical standards of living?

Da Files...Da files.....

 

 

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what the Kingdom of Heaven is like is brought to you by:

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Comments (8)

Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

God is good...all the time...when I was doing this study...I found myself inspired...because I AM MORE than just a single Christian.... Jesus says it right here!!

=-)

Feb 21, 2008 10:33 AM
Hugh Krone
Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ
Realtor, Sussex County NJ
Good Lesson Alex and another impressive post  May God load your camel
Feb 21, 2008 12:45 PM
Broker Nick
South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL
Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service
Alexander: Yes, God is Good, All the time...you inspire me to go out and do the good works of the Lord. Thanks for the "bible study". I is good that we remember the Lord in our posts.
Feb 21, 2008 12:50 PM
Lu Kalaj
Vision Realty Centers - Brighton Township, MI

We are the salt of the world.  We need to be a representative of the King at all times.  We are not on this earth for ourselves.  May blessings be upon you in a special way today.  Lu

Feb 21, 2008 02:41 PM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing
Hugh Krone Sussex County NJ Century 21 Realtor ~~~ As long as I don't have to put the camel through the eye of a needle I will be fine I think.... THANKS for stopping by, bro!!
Feb 21, 2008 05:25 PM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Nicholas Goglucci, PA. ~~~ Thanks brother for the complement....I also thank you for praying for me, as I know you do!!

Lu Kalaj ~~~ yes we are the salt and light of the world..... we are to be able to show by our lives what the kingdom of God is like AND we are to add savor to this world by our lives also.....fighting against wrongs trying to take over in our lives is part of being salt in this life...

 

Feb 22, 2008 05:02 AM
Terry Rasner-Yacenda
Broker,Owner - Dreams Realty - Reno, NV
"Dreams Realty"

      Hi Alex, do you remember the famous words Ronald Reagan used in his presidential debate with, then President Jimmy Carter, when he said, "There he goes again."

     Reading this made me think of that quote -- There he, Alex, goes again...teaching us about the beauty of sharing brotherhood (and sisterhood, of course) with other believers: praying with and for them, doing bible studies together, following through with commitments...

     God bless you, Alex Harb, and may God bless all of us in Christianity and Real Estate!

Feb 23, 2008 05:24 AM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Terry Rasner-Yacenda, ABR, GRI ~~~ Thanks for the complement, sister..... All I can do is what the Lord tells me to do... to remind everyone of what is good for us..... anything else is rubbish..... I am going to be calling you soon and I hope you saw my e-mail to you..... luv ya!!

 

Feb 25, 2008 01:18 AM