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A man was rich in almost every way. His estate was worth millions. He owned houses, land, antiques and cattle. But though on the outside he had it all, he was very unhappy on the inside. His wife was growing old, and the couple was childless. He had always wanted a little boy to carry on the family legacy.

Miraculously, his wife became pregnant in her later years, and she gave birth to a little boy. The boy was severely handicapped, but the man loved him with his whole heart. When the boy was five, his mom died. The dad drew closer to his special son. At age 13, the boys's birth defects cost him his life and the father died soon after from a broken heart.

The estate was auctioned before thousands of bidders. The first item offered was a painting of the the boy. No one bid. They waited like vultures for the riches. Finally, the poor housemaid, who helped raise the boy, offered $5 for the picture and easily took the bid. To every-one's shock, the auctioneer ripped a hand written will from the back of the picture. This is what it said: "To the person who thinks enough of my son to buy this painting, to this person I give my entire estate."

The auction was over. The greedy crowd walked away in shock and dismay.



How many of us have sought after what we thought were true riches only to find out later that God was prepared to give us His entire estate if we had only sought after His Son Jesus?
 
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paulnoel said:
A man was rich in almost every way. His estate was worth millions. He owned houses, land, antiques and cattle. But though on the outside he had it all, he was very unhappy on the inside. His wife was growing old, and the couple was childless. He had always wanted a little boy to carry on the family legacy.

Miraculously, his wife became pregnant in her later years, and she gave birth to a little boy. The boy was severely handicapped, but the man loved him with his whole heart. When the boy was five, his mom died. The dad drew closer to his special son. At age 13, the boys's birth defects cost him his life and the father died soon after from a broken heart.

The estate was auctioned before thousands of bidders. The first item offered was a painting of the the boy. No one bid. They waited like vultures for the riches. Finally, the poor housemaid, who helped raise the boy, offered $5 for the picture and easily took the bid. To every-one's shock, the auctioneer ripped a hand written will from the back of the picture. This is what it said: "To the person who thinks enough of my son to buy this painting, to this person I give my entire estate."

The auction was over. The greedy crowd walked away in shock and dismay.



How many of us have sought after what we thought were true riches only to find out later that God was prepared to give us His entire estate if we had only sought after His Son Jesus?
Love is indeed a power and will accomplish that which neither money nor might ever can. It is love alone which in the sight of Heaven that makes any act of value.

The housemaid in this parable exercised her love for the family by offering five dollars for the picture of the son. Because it was an act of love, love for the father and the son, it was honored beyond expectations.

Love proceeds from God, but it cannot live without action, and whenever it is exercised it increases and extends. It is diffusive in its nature and quiet in its operation, yet strong and mighty in its purpose to overcome great evils. Love works not for profit nor reward; yet God has ordained that great gain shall be the certain result of every act of love.
 
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kisstheson said:
When I read your post Paulnoel, I thought of Jesus. So few understand His great worth., especially when He was beaten and crowned with thorns. He certainly didn't appear Kingly then. When we choose the Son look at all we gain...the Pearl of greatist price!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


:clap: :clap: :clap: Amen Sister
 
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repentandbelieve said:
Love is indeed a power and will accomplish that which neither money nor might ever can. It is love alone which in the sight of Heaven that makes any act of value.

The housemaid in this parable exercised her love for the family by offering five dollars for the picture of the son. Because it was an act of love, love for the father and the son, it was honored beyond expectations.

Love proceeds from God, but it cannot live without action, and whenever it is exercised it increases and extends. It is diffusive in its nature and quiet in its operation, yet strong and mighty in its purpose to overcome great evils. Love works not for profit nor reward; yet God has ordained that great gain shall be the certain result of every act of love.

Powerful words thankyou, another scripture comes to mind 1 Corinthians 13
 
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kisstheson said:
When I read your post Paulnoel, I thought of Jesus. So few understand His great worth., especially when He was beaten and crowned with thorns. He certainly didn't appear Kingly then. When we choose the Son look at all we gain...the Pearl of greatist price!

:amen: I couldn't agree more kisstheson :hug:
 
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