A Young Real Estate Agent

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4, 18-27

Just as Jaden was about to leave for school, he learned school had been canceled because of a furnace breakdown. “Why don’t you come to work with me today,” said Dad, who was a real estate agent. So Jaden went to the office with his dad.

That morning, they met Mr. and Mrs. Harris, who were looking for a house. Dad explained why Jaden was with him. “No problem,” said Mrs. Harris. She smiled. “We have three sons of our own—one is just about Jaden’s age.”

Jaden didn’t like the first house they went to see. It was too big and fancy-looking for him. The second house seemed dark inside, and the rooms were small.

“Now this is my kind of house,” said Jaden when they reached the third place. “That tree down by the creek would be perfect for a treehouse!” He was excited when he saw the inside of the house too. “There are lots of hiding places in here,” he said with shining eyes.

“I think you just made your first sale, Jaden,” Mr. Harris said after he and Mrs. Harris had looked around. “If you like this house, we’re sure our boys will like it too.”

On Sunday, Jaden pulled a piece of paper out of his Bible after church. “You’re not going to believe this, Dad,” he said. “We had to write a real estate ad for heaven in Sunday school today. Want to see what I wrote?”

“Sure do,” said Dad. He took the paper and read it aloud. “A mansion built just for you on a street of gold. No bedrooms, because there is no night. No hospitals nearby, because there is no sickness. The entire city is decorated with fabulous jewels. Cost: Nothing! It has already been paid for by Jesus Christ. It’s a gift to anyone who trusts in Him as Savior. Best of all, Jesus is there!”

Dad smiled as he returned the paper to Jaden. “That’s great! Just don’t forget that you advertise through your actions and attitude as well as your words. We saw that happen this past week with Mr. and Mrs. Harris. Let your friends know you’re excited about heaven. Then perhaps they’ll want to know how they can go there too.” – Linda Weddle

How About You?

Have you ever read a real estate ad? Ads can make things sound very attractive. The heavenly piece of real estate in today’s story is the most attractive of all, but not everyone knows about it. Let others know how excited you are to see Jesus in heaven one day, and maybe they’ll decide they want to see Him there someday too.

Today’s Key Verse:
Revelation 21:3 God Himself will be with them [in heaven] and be their God.

Today’s Key Thought:

Advertise your heavenly home