Earthly wisdom ... Eternal blessings

Matthew 13:53-58

Inspired thots:

Just when we think we know someone, we actually dont really know that person..
Just because we have seen the person around, or even watch him grow, we may not really know the person;
maybe on the outside, but really, not the innermost being.

So it was with Jesus. His hometown was 'amazed' at His teaching... probably it was in their mind (knowledge)...'He never went to school... much less 'bible school'..'
Jesus spoke with WISDOM and performed MIRACLES... but to them, he was just a carpenter's son. They 'knew' the whole family and none of his family was outstanding. Why Jesus?

Truly, it takes FAITH to believe Jesus is the Son of God, in human form prepared to die on the cross for our sins, that we, man, may have eternal life.

But man choose to live by his own wisdom, and when some knowledge is beyond his wisdom, he cant take it... because he cant get it!
Thus, man rejects... even when it is the BEST for him. He is offended (v57).

So simple, yet... it is MY choice what I want for my life... Of course, I want the BEST (being 'man'). But if the best for me is from another greater than me, .... YES! I will move over for Him!

Like the similes on the kingdom of heaven (earlier parables in this chapter), I truly believe that when I find the BEST, I'd better be wise to make the right decision... even if it means giving up all others for this one best! (Jer 29:11-13)