Reading: Matthew 13:44-58, Acts 19:23-41, Psalm 32, Exodus 24-26

Recall:
“God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidently found by a trespasser. The finder is ecstatic—what a find!—and proceeds to sell everything he owns to raise money and buy that field.

“Or, God’s kingdom is like a jewel merchant on the hunt for excellent pearls. Finding one that is flawless, he immediately sells everything and buys it.
Matthew 13:44-46 (The Message)

He said, “Then you see how every student well-trained in God’s kingdom is like the owner of a general store who can put his hands on anything you need, old or new, exactly when you need it.” Matthew 13:52

Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be—
you get a fresh start,
your slate’s wiped clean.
 
Count yourself lucky—
GOD holds nothing against you
and you’re holding nothing back from him. (Psalm 32:1,2)

Then they climbed the mountain—Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel—and saw the God of Israel. He was standing on a pavement of something like sapphires—pure, clear sky-blue. He didn’t hurt these pillar-leaders of the Israelites: They saw God; and they ate and drank. Exodus 24:9-11
Reflect:
Wow, I thought the laws were boring. I hadn't even gotten to the instructions for the ark of the covenant and tabernacle yet!

In Exodus 24:9-11, Moses, Aaron, and the elders were able to approach and see God. Verse 11 makes a special point of noting that they were not harmed. Why were they not harmed and later a big deal is made about Moses not seeing god face to face?

The Kingdom of God is like someone who finds a treasure in a field and selling everything he has to buy that field. I am starting to feel that way. I am beginning to hear whispers and feel the faint breezes of another world, another reality--or I guess the reality. My "reality"--life in Western culture, probably isn't very real at all. What if God is real? What if what God says is true? How then do I live?

Respond:
God, I don't want to hold anything back from you. I want to live my life in the Kingdom. I will keep practicing.