Every once in a while there comes along an opportunity that is so fabulous that it is too good to pass up. However, such opportunities often require us to give up all our other options and put all our eggs in one basket. In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus told two very short parables about the kingdom of heaven. In each parable, a man seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, giving up everything for the sake of gaining very much more.
Jesus announced that the hour had come for him to be glorified, but his glorification would begin with a cross.
Although the whole book of Proverbs is instruction for children, it also contains practical instruction for parents about how to raise their children wisely.
Although the son of Elizabeth would be great, the son of Mary would be even greater!
