30/03/2025 - Jody Destry
Scriptures:
Matthew 13:44–46 – The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
Luke 9:23–24 – The call to take up our cross
Ephesians 2:8–9 – Salvation is a free gift of grace
Philippians 3:7–14 – Counting everything as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ
Ephesians 1:7–8 – We are the treasure Christ gave everything to redeem
Big Ideas:
The Kingdom is a Treasure: Whether you stumble upon it unexpectedly or search for it with longing, the Kingdom of God is the most valuable treasure you’ll ever find.
Joy Leads to Surrender: “In his joy…” he sold everything. True joy in Christ leads to wholehearted devotion—not begrudging sacrifice.
Grace Is Free, But the Journey Is Costly: Salvation is a gift, but following Jesus means laying down everything else that might compete for first place in our lives.
Jesus Went All In First: We are the pearl of great price to Him—He gave everything to make us His own.
Joy Restores Our Sight: When joy is renewed, we see the Kingdom’s true value again. It lifts the fog and renews our love for Jesus.
Reflection Questions:
1/ Have I lost sight of the treasure I have in Christ?
2/ What is God asking me to surrender in this season?
3/ Am I hesitating—or am I ready to go “all in” for the Kingdom?
4/ How might God be inviting you to trust that He is leading you into something better, not just harder?
Pray:
Ask the Holy Spirit renew your joy and restore your vision.
If you are wrestling with the cost of surrender, ask God for courage and faith to respond to him with your ‘YES’.
