Treasure or Pleasure

Matthew 13:44  The Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.  When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.”  You see, in this story, no matter what the man enjoyed about his life, none of it compared to the treasures that God has.  People sometimes think that following Christ means giving up the things you enjoy.  But the truth is, that the things of God are so much better that you yourself will want to give up everything for the Lord.  His treasure far surpasses anything you have experienced.  With out him you could never truly be happy, since he is the source of Joy.  Any happiness you experience apart from God is fleeting and is barely a shadow of what God has.  When you finally find it, you will be ready to, like the man in the story, begin a whole new life in a new place, and put all of your value in the new found treasure that are the things of God.  The peace and happiness God gives you far surpass drinking or drugs.  The love of your life that you marry and spend your whole life in intimacy in a godly marriage where two can fully give themselves to each other is far more pleasurable than the moments of passion people find that leaves them confused, empty and alone.  God’s treasures lead to life, the worlds pleasures lead to destruction.  Treasures are hidden, and if you want to find one you must seek it.  Search.  Seek God.  Receive Christ today, you have absolutely nothing to lose, and everything to gain.  And when you find that treasurer, you will know what I mean.