Devotional Guide for Thursday, December 15

Matthew 13:44-46

Reflect
Have you ever watched the Antique Road Show? The idea is that people bring things they think might be worth a great deal of money to appraisers who will tell them if what they have is rare and worth lots of money, or if it is merely a common item that is just old.

Today’s passage has two parables where Jesus tries to pass along the importance and value of the Kingdom of God.

The first has someone who happens upon the treasure, whereas the second is actively looking for treasure. In both parables they recognize the value of what they find and are overcome with joy as they realize what they have found is far more valuable than anything they currently own and they sell all they own to acquire this treasure.

As you reflect on your understanding of the gift God has extended to you through His Son Jesus, do you recognize the value of this gift?       

Pastor Terry

Pray for Randy Schmor – NAB Gateway
Gateway seeks to help local churches world-wide to understand their identity and to subsequently partner with another as an expression of global family. Gateway provides a sequential and purposeful way of beginning, entering and maintaining meaningful relationships (Sister Church Partnerships) as this global family. It provides resources (training, equipping, software, tools) that help churches serve cross-culturally and internationally with excellence. NAB Gateway also provides experience and networking, even in the form of leading and training teams/individuals from churches as they serve for the first time.  As Gateway Director for NAB, Randy Schmor personally supports, coaches and works with churches as they begin to explore long-term global partnerships in general and Sister Church Partnerships in particular. Please pray for Randy as he trains and connects with many of our NAB pastors and leaders.