Entering the Kingdom

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and doesn’t act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. And its collapse was great!”
(Matthew 7:24-27 Holman Christian Standard Bible ®©)

Obedience produces blessing now by opening to us entrance to the Kingdom, and later by laying aside for us inheritance in the Kingdom. Now it brings security regarding provision and protection, later it brings even greater reward in ways that don’t rust or wear out.