Daily Devotional
Are You Blind to Spiritual Reality?
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
Matthew 13:44
June 25, 2024
Ponder This
When our Lord came to Earth, He uncovered the treasure that was hidden in the field. He displayed the kingdom of Heaven.
In Matthew 12:24, the religious leaders criticized Jesus for casting out demons. They said He did so by the power of Beelzebub. But Jesus said in verse 28: “But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” The King of the Kingdom was right in their midst and what did they do? They refused Him. They were blind to spiritual reality. They said, “He has a demon.” Even when they saw, they didn’t really understand what He was doing. When they heard, they really didn’t listen to what Jesus was saying.
The Kingdom was uncovered through Jesus’ coming. There was a glimpse of glory. The very King who held the keys to the Kingdom was doing miracles among them, but they were blind to that reality and the Kingdom was buried in their midst. May this not be the case for us.
- How can we posture ourselves to have our eyes open to the mysteries of the Kingdom?
- Where do you need to humble yourself today and ask God to reveal the Kingdom to you?
Practice This
Write out ways you might be guilty of the same attitudes as the Pharisees. Submit these before God in prayer.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Read the New Adrian Rogers Biography
Adrian Rogers as the Moon Port Pastor
This biography, written by Dr. Phil Kramer, covers Pastor Rogers’ early years of ministry in Merritt Island, Florida. Merritt Island, nicknamed the “Moon Port,” was a major hub for scientists and astronauts during the race to the moon in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Pastor Rogers saw his purpose to “point men beyond the stars" and soon he became known as the “Moon Port Pastor.” As you read how these ministry years became foundational to Pastor Rogers' leadership development, your commitment to the Word of God will be fortified and your leadership skills will challenged and encouraged.
