The treasure and the Pearl are precious, and to get them, it will cost a great deal. God bought us at a high price and we obtain Him at a high cost, but all is worth it in the end!

The Kingdom of God is sown in obscurity and smallness, but give it time: it becomes the greatest kingdom in all the world!

Pretenders in the Faith have been sown in the world by our enemy, and they look a lot like the real children of God. We have to let them grow up alongside us until God sorts us all out on the harvest of the last day.

Jesus did not want all things pertaining to God to be just a matter of common sense. Parables were a kind of code that would be deciphered by the Spirit in the hearts and minds of the believing. 

The Word of God is sown widely and generously, but there are many obstacles to it bearing fruit. When it does take hold, it bears much fruit for the glory of God.

All children of God share a simple identity: we are those who listen to the Word of God and obey it.

As Jesus passes through, evil departs from Him and people experience a new kind of freedom. But what happens when Jesus leaves? Something (or Someone) has to hold His place. Being filled is not negotiable!

Words reveal character; Speaking righteous words and listening to righteous words from a righteous heart is proof of The Life of Jesus in us.

The willful slander of Jesus is no laughing matter, nor is quenching or discrediting the Holy Spirit. If we do it, we run into a very dangerous territory. If we follow Jesus, however, he will lead us to bind and plunder!

Jesus was called and empowered by God to gently lead God’s children home. Do I have a gentle spirit?